US Bridges

SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001170196

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 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 1996, so it is 29 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1326
CrossesEtheridge Swamp
Location0.5 Mi.S. JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1326
CountyMartin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97448, -77.35345
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1996, making it 29 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1326 over Etheridge Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.