US Bridges

SR1534 over Kings Creek

FairPosted for load

Onslow County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI E. of JCT SR1537 · Structure no. 000000001330143

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over Kings Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1534 over Kings Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.3 MI E. of JCT SR1537
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.49642, -77.50791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1534 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 over Kings Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1534 over Kings Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1534 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1534 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.