US Bridges

SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 4.7 M.N.Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000950073

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal is a steel culvert carrying SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1305
CrossesRose Bay Canal
Location4.7 M.N.Jct. US264
RouteState Highway 1305
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47596, -76.3275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 over Rose Bay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1305 over Rose Bay Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.