US Bridges

SR1318 over Pollock Swamp

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000000410006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Pollock Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1318 over Pollock Swamp in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1318
CrossesPollock Swamp
Location0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1316
RouteState Highway 1318
Coordinates36.11687, -76.628
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1318 over Pollock Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Pollock Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Pollock Swamp carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1318 over Pollock Swamp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1318 over Pollock Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.