SR1318 over Middle Swamp
FairGates County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1313 · Structure no. 000000000730023
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Middle Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1318 over Middle Swamp in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over Middle Swamp built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1318 over Middle Swamp 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Middle Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Middle Swamp?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Middle Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.