US Bridges

SR2009 over Squires Run

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI W. of Jct. SR1311 · Structure no. 000000001330052

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2009
CrossesSquires Run
Location0.8 MI W. of Jct. SR1311
RouteState Highway 2009
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.89628, -77.53359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 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 traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2009 over Squires Run carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2009 over Squires Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17 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.