US Bridges

US1 over Solomons Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105 · Structure no. 000000001530197

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over Solomons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US1 over Solomons Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1
CrossesSolomons Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.88702, -79.81239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Solomons Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 over Solomons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US1 over Solomons Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US1 over Solomons Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US1 over Solomons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.