River Road over Barnards Creek
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi.S.Jct SR1186 · Structure no. 000000001290015
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Barnards Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Road over Barnards Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Barnards Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Barnards 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Barnards Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Barnards Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Barnards Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.