US Bridges

SR1342 over Muddy Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1343 · Structure no. 000000000190100

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1342 over Muddy Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1342 over Muddy Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1342
CrossesMuddy Branch
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1343
RouteState Highway 1342
Coordinates34.15603, -78.64211
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1342 over Muddy Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1342 over Muddy Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1342 over Muddy Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1342 over Muddy Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1342 over Muddy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.