US Bridges

SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1309 · Structure no. 000000000010427

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1311 Sbl
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1309
RouteState Highway 1311
Coordinates36.10174, -79.52082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1311 Sbl over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.