US Bridges

SR1336 over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. of Jct. NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410079

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1336 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1336 over Long Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1336
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.5 Mi.S. of Jct. NC53
RouteState Highway 1336
Coordinates34.5372, -78.01814
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1336 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1336 over Long 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1336 over Long Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1336 over Long Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1336 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.