US Bridges

SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001910108

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1937
CrossesN.E.Cape Fear River
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1937
Coordinates35.19136, -78.01768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River carry?

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

How long is SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns SR1937 over N.E.Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.