SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River
GoodPamlico County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000001370004
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1344 over S/Prong Bay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.