US Bridges

SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1412 · Structure no. 000000000850086

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1418
CrossesAvents Creek/Mill Creek
Location2.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1412
RouteState Highway 1418
Coordinates35.48797, -78.90969
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 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1418 over Avents Creek/Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.