US Bridges

SR1941 over I40

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. E. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000000610425

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1941 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1941 over I40 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1941
CrossesI40
Location1.9 Mi. E. Jct. NC11
RouteState Highway 1941
Coordinates34.73191, -77.94489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2016)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1941 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1941 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1941 over I40 carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1941 over I40?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1941 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.