US Bridges

US1 over Chock Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1606 · Structure no. 000000001530192

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over Chock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US1 over Chock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS1
CrossesChock Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1606
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.97244, -79.65777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US1 over Chock Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 over Chock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US1 over Chock Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US1 over Chock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US1 over Chock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.