US Bridges

SR1342 over Conaby Creek

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000001870098

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1342 over Conaby Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1342 over Conaby Creek in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1342
CrossesConaby Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT US64
RouteState Highway 1342
CountyWashington County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86439, -76.7394
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1342 over Conaby Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1342 over Conaby Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1342 over Conaby Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1342 over Conaby Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1342 over Conaby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.