US Bridges

SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000030088

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1307
CrossesLambert Fork Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95925, -81.2693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Lambert 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Lambert Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.