US Bridges

SR1322 over I40

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · .07 MI.E.JCT.NC132 · Structure no. 000000001290056

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1322 over I40 in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesI40
Location.07 MI.E.JCT.NC132
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates34.29464, -77.86161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2019)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1322 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over I40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1322 over I40 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over I40?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.