US Bridges

SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001010534

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River is a steel culvert carrying SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1900
CrossesBr. of Neuse River
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1003
RouteState Highway 1900
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54353, -78.30043
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1900 over Br. of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1900 over Br. of Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.