US Bridges

SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000030270

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1307
CrossesUt to Lower Little River
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1307
Coordinates36.00019, -81.26089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Ut to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1307 over Ut to Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.