US Bridges

SR1316 over Trent Creek

Good

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S. JCT SR1322 · Structure no. 000000001370018

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Trent Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1316 over Trent Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesTrent Creek
Location0.2 MI S. JCT SR1322
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.09736, -76.71627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic180 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 SR1316 over Trent Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Trent 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Trent Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Trent Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Trent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.