SR1305 over Little Elk Creek
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000110033
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1305 over Little Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1305 over Little Elk Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1305 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1305 over Little Elk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1305 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1305 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1305 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.