US Bridges

SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E. of JCT SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001330041

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1308
CrossesCowhorn Swamp
Location0.8 MI E. of JCT SR1313
RouteState Highway 1308
Coordinates34.87957, -77.52012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 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 traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1308 over Cowhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.