US Bridges

SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp

Poor

Sampson County, North Carolina · 50 E. SR1326 · Structure no. 000000001630358

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1323
CrossesBearskin Swamp
Location50 E. SR1326
RouteState Highway 1323
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.04804, -78.44788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 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 SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1323 over Bearskin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.