US Bridges

SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp

Poor

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.N. of JCT.US158 · Structure no. 000000001310113

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1344
CrossesCorduroy Swamp
Location0.9 Mi.N. of JCT.US158
RouteState Highway 1344
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45604, -77.31509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1344 over Corduroy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.