US Bridges

SR2009 over Squires Run

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI W JCT SR1311 · Structure no. 000000001330051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2009 over Squires Run is a steel culvert carrying SR2009 over Squires Run in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2009
CrossesSquires Run
Location0.9 MI W JCT SR1311
RouteState Highway 2009
Coordinates34.89644, -77.53486
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR2009 over Squires Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2009 over Squires Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Squires Run carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2009 over Squires Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2009 over Squires Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.