US Bridges

SR1848 over US1

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2035 · Structure no. 000000001250044

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1848 over US1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1848 over US1 in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1848
CrossesUS1
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2035
RouteState Highway 1848
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17922, -79.39691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1848 over US1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1848 over US1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1848 over US1 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1848 over US1?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR1848 over US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.