US Bridges

SR1341 over Arters Branch

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. US301 · Structure no. 000000001010637

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1341 over Arters Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1341 over Arters Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1341
CrossesArters Branch
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. US301
RouteState Highway 1341
Coordinates35.48556, -78.37886
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1341 over Arters Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1341 over Arters Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1341 over Arters Branch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1341 over Arters Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1341 over Arters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.