US Bridges

SR1335 over The Straights

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Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000310119

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,200 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1335 over The Straights is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1335 over The Straights in Carteret 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 3,200 ft (975.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1335
CrossesThe Straights
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1333
RouteState Highway 1335
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.71743, -76.57588
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,200 ft (975.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1335 over The Straights built?

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

What condition is SR1335 over The Straights 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1335 over The Straights carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1335 over The Straights?

The structure is 3,200 ft (975.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1335 over The Straights?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.