US Bridges

SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1322 · Structure no. 000000000190222

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesBr.Wet Ash Swamp
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1322
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates34.04537, -78.55011
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 length23 ft (7 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 traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic1,900 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 SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp 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 SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1300 over Br.Wet Ash Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.