SR1310 over Lower Little River
FairAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1334 · Structure no. 000000000030084
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1310 over Lower Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1310 over Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1310 over Lower Little River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1310 over Lower Little River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1310 over Lower Little River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1310 over Lower Little River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1310 over Lower Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.