US Bridges

SR1327 over Branch Trent River

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N.Jct. NC58 · Structure no. 000000001030066

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1327 over Branch Trent River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1327 over Branch Trent River in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1327
CrossesBranch Trent River
Location0.6 Mi.N.Jct. NC58
RouteState Highway 1327
Coordinates35.03907, -77.31969
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1327 over Branch Trent River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1327 over Branch Trent River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1327 over Branch Trent River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1327 over Branch Trent River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR1327 over Branch Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.