US Bridges

SR1620 over Big Juniper Run

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001630169

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1620 over Big Juniper Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1620 over Big Juniper Run in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1620
CrossesBig Juniper Run
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1620
Coordinates35.28041, -78.56311
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic560 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 SR1620 over Big Juniper Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1620 over Big Juniper Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1620 over Big Juniper Run carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1620 over Big Juniper Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1620 over Big Juniper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.