US Bridges

SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. of Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001630380

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1839
CrossesWilliams Old Mill Branch
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Jct. US421
RouteState Highway 1839
Coordinates35.00938, -78.33982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch 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 SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch?

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

Who owns SR1839 over Williams Old Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.