US Bridges

SR1343 over Harvey Creek

FairPosted for load

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S. Jct. SR1345 · Structure no. 000000000130183

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1343 over Harvey Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1343 over Harvey Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1343
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location0.3 MI S. Jct. SR1345
RouteState Highway 1343
Coordinates35.51657, -76.84232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1343 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1343 over Harvey 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 SR1343 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1343 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1343 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.