US Bridges

SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1329 · Structure no. 000000001170103

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1326
CrossesEtheridge Swamp
Location0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1329
RouteState Highway 1326
CountyMartin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98831, -77.34801
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp 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 SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.