US Bridges

SR1303 over US74E

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001550447

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1303 over US74E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1303 over US74E in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1303
CrossesUS74E
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1304
RouteState Highway 1303
Coordinates34.74542, -79.33491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1303 over US74E built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1303 over US74E 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1303 over US74E carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1303 over US74E?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1303 over US74E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.