US Bridges

SR1324 over Mason Creek

Good

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1333 · Structure no. 000000001370016

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1324 over Mason Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1324 over Mason Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1324
CrossesMason Creek
Location1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1333
RouteState Highway 1324
Coordinates35.13185, -76.68458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2018)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1324 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1324 over Mason Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1324 over Mason Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1324 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1324 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.