SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River
FairPender County, North Carolina · 3.0 MI E. of JCT US117 · Structure no. 000000001410073
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over NE Cape Fear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.