US Bridges

SR1336 over Eno River

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. E. Jct. SR1337 · Structure no. 000000001350011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1336 over Eno River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1336 over Eno River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1336
CrossesEno River
Location100 Ft. E. Jct. SR1337
RouteState Highway 1336
Coordinates36.12361, -79.15506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2000)
Projected traffic520 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1336 over Eno River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR1336 over Eno River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1336 over Eno River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1336 over Eno River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1336 over Eno River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.