US Bridges

SR1304 over Canal

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 10 N. Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000950069

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1304 over Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1304
CrossesCanal
Location10 N. Jct. US264
RouteState Highway 1304
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44225, -76.27926
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1304 over Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1304 over Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.