US Bridges

SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.N JCT SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000610132

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 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 prestressed concrete slab 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesNE Cape Fear River
Location0.7 Mi.N JCT SR1501
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.12775, -77.85708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 proposedNone recorded
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1306 over NE Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.