US Bridges

SR1344 over Concho Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E. Jct. SR1329 · Structure no. 000000001170101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1344 over Concho Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1344 over Concho Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1344
CrossesConcho Creek
Location0.5 MI E. Jct. SR1329
RouteState Highway 1344
Coordinates35.99993, -77.34192
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1344 over Concho Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1344 over Concho Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1344 over Concho Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1344 over Concho Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR1344 over Concho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.