US Bridges

SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.S.SR1340 · Structure no. 000000001950220

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 104 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1368
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location0.8MI.S.SR1340
RouteState Highway 1368
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81876, -77.85966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is SR1368 over Rocky Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1368 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.