US Bridges

SR1335 over Bee Branch

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.S. of JCT.SR1209 · Structure no. 000000001410216

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1335 over Bee Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1335 over Bee Branch in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1335
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.5MI.S. of JCT.SR1209
RouteState Highway 1335
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.60569, -78.04235
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1335 over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1335 over Bee Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1335 over Bee Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1335 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1335 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.