SR1324 over Buck Swamp
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1325 · Structure no. 000000001910210
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1324 over Buck Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1324 over Buck Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1324 over Buck Swamp built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1324 over Buck 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 SR1324 over Buck Swamp carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1324 over Buck Swamp?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1324 over Buck Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.