US Bridges

SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR 1340 · Structure no. 000000001410001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1345
CrossesBr Burgaw Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR 1340
RouteState Highway 1345
Coordinates34.56323, -77.9348
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1345 over Br Burgaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1345 over Br Burgaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.