US Bridges

US1 over Aberdeen Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC5 · Structure no. 000000001250001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over Aberdeen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US1 over Aberdeen Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS1
CrossesAberdeen Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC5
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates35.12853, -79.43176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US1 over Aberdeen Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 over Aberdeen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US1 over Aberdeen Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1 over Aberdeen Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US1 over Aberdeen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.