US Bridges

SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1754 · Structure no. 000000001910256

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1948
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1754
RouteState Highway 1948
Coordinates35.17259, -77.93221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 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 SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1948 over NE 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1948 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.