US Bridges

SR1303 over Richland Swamp

FairPosted for load

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.N. of JCT SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001550040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1303 over Richland Swamp is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1303 over Richland Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1303
CrossesRichland Swamp
Location0.8 Mi.N. of JCT SR1318
RouteState Highway 1303
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.79047, -79.20421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1303 over Richland Swamp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1303 over Richland Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1303 over Richland Swamp carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1303 over Richland Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1303 over Richland Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.