US Bridges

SR1301 over Jacks Swamp

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI S. of JCT US 301 · Structure no. 000000001310057

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Jacks Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1301 over Jacks Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesJacks Swamp
Location0.9 MI S. of JCT US 301
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates36.52146, -77.53398
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1301 over Jacks Swamp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1301 over Jacks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Jacks Swamp carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over Jacks Swamp?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1301 over Jacks Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.