US Bridges

SR1945 over Oakie Branch

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1944 · Structure no. 000000000610383

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1945 over Oakie Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1945 over Oakie Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1945
CrossesOakie Branch
Location0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1944
RouteState Highway 1945
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.77312, -77.93586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1945 over Oakie Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1945 over Oakie Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1945 over Oakie Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1945 over Oakie Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1945 over Oakie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.