US Bridges

SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1353 · Structure no. 000000001910197

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1340
CrossesNahunta Swamp
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1353
RouteState Highway 1340
Coordinates35.51997, -78.05116
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1340 over Nahunta Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.