US Bridges

SR 1910 over Bunns Branch

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. West of JCT SR1909 · Structure no. 000000001910371

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1910 over Bunns Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 1910 over Bunns Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1910
CrossesBunns Branch
Location.1 Mi. West of JCT SR1909
RouteState Highway 1910
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32711, -77.95189
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR 1910 over Bunns Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1910 over Bunns Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1910 over Bunns Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1910 over Bunns Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 1910 over Bunns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.