US Bridges

SR1368 over Scl Railroad

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.N.JCT.SR1437 · Structure no. 000000001950219

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1368 over Scl Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1368 over Scl Railroad in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1368
CrossesScl Railroad
Location0.2MI.N.JCT.SR1437
RouteState Highway 1368
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80216, -77.86424
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1368 over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1368 over Scl Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1368 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1368 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1368 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.