US Bridges

SR1853 over Mill Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1843 · Structure no. 000000001250183

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1853 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1853 over Mill Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1853
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1843
RouteState Highway 1853
Coordinates35.2353, -79.33567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2015)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1853 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1853 over Mill 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1853 over Mill Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1853 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1853 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.