US Bridges

SR1304 over Sutton Creek

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000001430059

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over Sutton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1304 over Sutton Creek in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1304
CrossesSutton Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT US17
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates36.21145, -76.38432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1304 over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over Sutton 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 SR1304 over Sutton Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.