US Bridges

SR1340 over Bay Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI E. Jct. SR1335 · Structure no. 000000000190200

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1340 over Bay Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1340 over Bay Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1340
CrossesBay Branch
Location1.7 MI E. Jct. SR1335
RouteState Highway 1340
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.1185, -78.45127
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Bay Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1340 over Bay 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 SR1340 over Bay Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1340 over Bay Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1340 over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.