SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000090268
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR1310 over Big Laurel 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1310 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.