US Bridges

SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch

PoorClosed to traffic

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1360 · Structure no. 000000001390041

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1367(CLOSED)
CrossesCanal Shephards Ditch
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1360
RouteState Highway 1367
Coordinates36.44796, -76.42677
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.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1367(CLOSED) over Canal Shephards Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.