US Bridges

SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1349 · Structure no. 000000000150145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1343
CrossesBr. White Oak Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1349
RouteState Highway 1343
Coordinates36.08871, -76.94028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1343 over Br. White Oak Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.