US Bridges

SR1311N over Southern Railway

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1309 · Structure no. 000000000010428

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1311N over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1311N over Southern Railway in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 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).

Location

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CarriesSR1311N
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1309
RouteState Highway 1311
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10174, -79.52081
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 inspectionApril 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic6,250 (2019)
Projected traffic12,500 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 SR1311N over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1311N 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1311N over Southern Railway carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1311N 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 SR1311N over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.