US Bridges

SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk.

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.3MI.S.OF JCT NC41 · Structure no. 000000000610396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk. is a steel culvert carrying SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk. in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1152
CrossesBranch Rock Fish Crk.
Location1.3MI.S.OF JCT NC41
RouteState Highway 1152
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72491, -77.99225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic3,800 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 SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk. 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 SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk. carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR1152 over Branch Rock Fish Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.