US Bridges

SR1338 over Camp Branch

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1408 · Structure no. 000000001710202

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1338 over Camp Branch in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1338
CrossesCamp Branch
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1408
RouteState Highway 1338
Coordinates36.50301, -80.84776
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2014)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1338 over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1338 over Camp Branch 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Camp Branch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1338 over Camp Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.