US Bridges

SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001450056

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
585 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesHyco Reservoir
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1336
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates36.51579, -79.02768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over Hyco Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.