US Bridges

SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. S. Jct. SR1311 · Structure no. 000000000030083

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River in Alexander 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

CarriesSR1310
CrossesUt to Lower Little River
Location50 Ft. S. Jct. SR1311
RouteState Highway 1310
Coordinates35.99122, -81.24929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2012)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River built?

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

What condition is SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1310 over Ut to Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.