US Bridges

SR1305 over Goshen Swamp

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000610097

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Goshen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1305 over Goshen Swamp in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1305
CrossesGoshen Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1305
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.08886, -78.02282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 over Goshen 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1305 over Goshen Swamp carry?

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

How long is SR1305 over Goshen Swamp?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1305 over Goshen Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.