US Bridges

SR1340 over Leonard Branch

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N JCT.SR1342 · Structure no. 000000000190095

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1340 over Leonard Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1340 over Leonard Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1340
CrossesLeonard Branch
Location0.2 Mi.N JCT.SR1342
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.13284, -78.42694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 SR1340 over Leonard Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1340 over Leonard Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1340 over Leonard Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1340 over Leonard Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1340 over Leonard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.