US Bridges

SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.N.Jct SR1368 · Structure no. 000000000610088

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesBear Marsh Branch
Location0.7 Mi.N.Jct SR1368
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.1236, -78.04577
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1306 over Bear Marsh Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.