US Bridges

SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree

FairPosted for load

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000830146

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1327
CrossesTrib Little Fishing Cree
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 1327
Coordinates36.24545, -77.93088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1327 over Trib Little Fishing Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.