US Bridges

SR1628 over Contentnea Creek

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Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.5MI.W.SR1602 · Structure no. 000000001950002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1628 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1628 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1628
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location1.5MI.W.SR1602
RouteState Highway 1628
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60996, -77.86484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1628 over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1628 over Contentnea Creek 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 SR1628 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1628 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1628 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.