US Bridges

SR1343 over US29

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1341 · Structure no. 000000000330018

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1343 over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1343 over US29 in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1343
CrossesUS29
Location1.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1341
RouteState Highway 1343
CountyCaswell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.47365, -79.5137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1343 over US29 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1343 over US29 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1343 over US29 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1343 over US29?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1343 over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.