US Bridges

SR1628 over Pike Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR1414 · Structure no. 000000001410170

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1628 over Pike Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1628 over Pike Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1628
CrossesPike Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR1414
RouteState Highway 1628
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.47989, -77.87541
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1628 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1628 over Pike 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1628 over Pike Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1628 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1628 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.