US Bridges

SR1908 over Neuse River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S JCT SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001010182

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1908 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1908 over Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1908
CrossesNeuse River
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR1003
RouteState Highway 1908
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60704, -78.33728
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1908 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1908 over Neuse 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1908 over Neuse River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1908 over Neuse River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1908 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.