US Bridges

SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River

Poor

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000610130

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River in Duplin 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 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1501
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.12645, -77.85837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River built?

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

What condition is SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.