SR1340 over Canal
FairPosted for loadHyde County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000950109
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 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 SR1340 over Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.