US Bridges

SR1328 over Johns River

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000270190

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1328 over Johns River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1328 over Johns River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR1328
CrossesJohns River
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1328
Coordinates35.88452, -81.70395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1328 over Johns River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1328 over Johns River 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1328 over Johns River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1328 over Johns River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1328 over Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.