SR1306 over Lambert Fork
PoorAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000030158
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1306 over Lambert Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1306 over Lambert Fork in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1306 over Lambert Fork built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SR1306 over Lambert Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1306 over Lambert Fork carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1306 over Lambert Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1306 over Lambert Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.