US Bridges

SR1308 over Bachelors Delight

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1379 · Structure no. 000000001330038

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1308 over Bachelors Delight is a steel culvert carrying SR1308 over Bachelors Delight in Onslow 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1308
CrossesBachelors Delight
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1379
RouteState Highway 1308
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.83859, -77.46596
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR1308 over Bachelors Delight built?

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

What condition is SR1308 over Bachelors Delight 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1308 over Bachelors Delight carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1308 over Bachelors Delight?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1308 over Bachelors Delight?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.