US Bridges

SR1311 over Meherrin River

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR1312 · Structure no. 000000000910010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1311 over Meherrin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1311 over Meherrin River in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1311
CrossesMeherrin River
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR1312
RouteState Highway 1311
Coordinates36.52765, -77.15013
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 SR1311 over Meherrin River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1311 over Meherrin River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1311 over Meherrin River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1311 over Meherrin River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1311 over Meherrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.