US Bridges

SR1780 over Black River

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR1790 · Structure no. 000000000850106

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1780 over Black River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1780 over Black River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1780
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR1790
RouteState Highway 1780
Coordinates35.28331, -78.63742
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1780 over Black River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1780 over Black 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1780 over Black River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1780 over Black River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1780 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.