US Bridges

SR1300 over Trent River

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1129 · Structure no. 000000001030008

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Trent River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1300 over Trent River in Jones 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesTrent River
Location0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1129
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates35.10903, -77.41732
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 SR1300 over Trent River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Trent River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1300 over Trent River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Trent River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.