US Bridges

SR1341 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1353 · Structure no. 000000001310006

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1341 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1341 over Cypress Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1341
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1353
RouteState Highway 1341
Coordinates36.53249, -77.34291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1341 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1341 over Cypress 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1341 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1341 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1341 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.