US Bridges

SR1320 over Far Creek

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT US264 · Structure no. 000000000950080

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1320 over Far Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1320 over Far Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1320
CrossesFar Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT US264
RouteState Highway 1320
Coordinates35.50876, -75.99924
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2017)
Projected traffic1,460 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 SR1320 over Far Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1320 over Far Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1320 over Far Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1320 over Far Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1320 over Far Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.