US Bridges

SR1302 over Herring Run Canal

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000950005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1302 over Herring Run Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1302 over Herring Run Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1302
CrossesHerring Run Canal
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1303
RouteState Highway 1302
Coordinates35.57423, -76.44581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic380 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 SR1302 over Herring Run Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1302 over Herring Run Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1302 over Herring Run Canal carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1302 over Herring Run Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1302 over Herring Run Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.