US Bridges

SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W. of JCT SR1403 · Structure no. 000000001410188

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1120
CrossesBranch of Long Creek
Location0.1 MI W. of JCT SR1403
RouteState Highway 1120
Coordinates34.50953, -78.04454
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1120 over Branch of Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.