US Bridges

SR1312 over Bear Swamp

FairPosted for load

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC561 · Structure no. 000000000830196

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1312 over Bear Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1312 over Bear Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1312
CrossesBear Swamp
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC561
RouteState Highway 1312
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.29247, -77.87393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1312 over Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1312 over Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1312 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1312 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1312 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.