US Bridges

SR1325 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.E.JCT.SR1326 · Structure no. 000000001310086

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1325 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1325 over Cypress Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1325
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.0MI.E.JCT.SR1326
RouteState Highway 1325
Coordinates36.51494, -77.40711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1325 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1325 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1325 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1325 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1325 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.