US Bridges

SR1306 over Bear Swamp

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N JCT SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000830198

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over Bear Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1306 over Bear Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesBear Swamp
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR1300
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates36.37194, -77.85082
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1306 over Bear Swamp built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1306 over Bear Swamp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1306 over Bear Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over Bear Swamp?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1306 over Bear Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.