US Bridges

SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W JCT NC111 · Structure no. 000000000610417

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1519
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.7 MI W JCT NC111
RouteState Highway 1519
Coordinates35.10072, -77.83123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River carry?

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

How long is SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1519 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.