US Bridges

SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000610094

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1305
CrossesGoshen Swamp Overflow
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1305
Coordinates35.0872, -78.0235
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow 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 SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1305 over Goshen Swamp Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.