US Bridges

SR1943 over Stewarts Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S. of SR1942 · Structure no. 000000001630030

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1943 over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1943 over Stewarts Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1943
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location1.0 MI S. of SR1942
RouteState Highway 1943
Coordinates34.89094, -78.20076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1943 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1943 over Stewarts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1943 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1943 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1943 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.