US1N over Drowning Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1600 · Structure no. 000000001530042
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US1N over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1N over Drowning Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US1N over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US1N over Drowning 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 2023.
How much traffic does US1N over Drowning Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US1N over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US1N over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.