US Bridges

SR1311 over Waupopin Canal

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000950021

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1311 over Waupopin Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1311 over Waupopin Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1311
CrossesWaupopin Canal
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315
RouteState Highway 1311
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53055, -76.02954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Waupopin Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1311 over Waupopin Canal 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 SR1311 over Waupopin Canal carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1311 over Waupopin Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1311 over Waupopin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.