US Bridges

SR1389 over Neuse River

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N. JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001070052

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
462 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1389 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1389 over Neuse River in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1389
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.6 Mi.N. JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 1389
Coordinates35.22454, -77.76689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,600 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 SR1389 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1389 over Neuse River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1389 over Neuse River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1389 over Neuse River?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1389 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.