US Bridges

SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000130115

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek in Beaufort 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1334
CrossesUpper Goose Creek
Location1.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1334
Coordinates35.4846, -76.90448
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2015)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1334 over Upper Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.