US Bridges

SR1338 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.02 Mi. E. Jct. US17BUS · Structure no. 000000001430011

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1338 over Raccoon Creek in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1338
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.02 Mi. E. Jct. US17BUS
RouteState Highway 1338
Coordinates36.17319, -76.47234
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1338 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1338 over Raccoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1338 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.