US Bridges

SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC50 · Structure no. 000000000610421

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1953
CrossesBr. Stocking Head Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC50
RouteState Highway 1953
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.85188, -77.8635
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 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 SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1953 over Br. Stocking Head Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.