US Bridges

SR1305 over Doctors Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001410063

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Doctors Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1305 over Doctors Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1305
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location0.8 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1305
Coordinates34.727, -78.05776
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1990)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1305 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 over Doctors 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1305 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1305 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1305 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.