US Bridges

SR1303 over Neuse River

Fair

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000001370064

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1303 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1303 over Neuse River in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1303
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1301
RouteState Highway 1303
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2011)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1303 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1303 over Neuse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1303 over Neuse River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1303 over Neuse River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1303 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.