SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek
FairPosted for loadPender County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410007
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Br. of Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.