US Bridges

SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950088

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 91 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1326
CrossesToisnot Swamp
Location0.2 MI N NC42
RouteState Highway 1326
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74898, -77.90609
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1326 over Toisnot Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.