US Bridges

SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr.

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E. of JCT SR1335 · Structure no. 000000000790036

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr. in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1343
CrossesLittle Contentnea Cr.
Location0.7 MI E. of JCT SR1335
RouteState Highway 1343
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52506, -77.52277
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 mi (8 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 SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr. 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 SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr. carry?

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

How long is SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr.?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1343 over Little Contentnea Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.