US Bridges

SR1403 over Avents Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1422 · Structure no. 000000000850092

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1403 over Avents Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1403 over Avents Creek in Harnett 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1403
CrossesAvents Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1422
RouteState Highway 1403
Coordinates35.5066, -78.89887
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2016)
Projected traffic1,540 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 SR1403 over Avents Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1403 over Avents Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1403 over Avents Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1403 over Avents Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1403 over Avents Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.