SR1311 over Goshen Swamp
PoorPosted for loadDuplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1302 · Structure no. 000000000610080
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1311 over Goshen Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1311 over Goshen Swamp in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1311 over Goshen Swamp built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1311 over Goshen Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1311 over Goshen Swamp carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1311 over Goshen Swamp?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1311 over Goshen Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.