SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek
FairPosted for loadHalifax County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.N.JCT.SR1339 · Structure no. 000000000830003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1343 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.