US Bridges

SR1325 over Sills Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.W. of JCT.SR1324 · Structure no. 000000001410202

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1325 over Sills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1325 over Sills Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1325
CrossesSills Creek
Location0.4MI.W. of JCT.SR1324
RouteState Highway 1325
Coordinates34.67142, -78.04771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1325 over Sills Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1325 over Sills 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1325 over Sills Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1325 over Sills Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1325 over Sills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.