US Bridges

US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1848 · Structure no. 000000001250050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22 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.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1 Sbl
CrossesNC2 NC22
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1848
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19089, -79.38486
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2021)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22 built?

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

What condition is US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US1 Sbl over NC2 NC22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.