US Bridges

SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.62 MI N JCT SR1304 · Structure no. 000000000150150

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesCucklemaker Creek
Location0.62 MI N JCT SR1304
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates36.08587, -76.88509
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR1301 over Cucklemaker 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 SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1301 over Cucklemaker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.