SR1318 over Creek
PoorAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000030264
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1318 over Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.