US Bridges

SR1718 over New Hope Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1863 · Structure no. 000000001350107

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1718 over New Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1718 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1718
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1863
RouteState Highway 1718
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99591, -79.0541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1718 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1718 over New Hope 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1718 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1718 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1718 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.