SR1305 over Elk River
PoorPosted for loadAvery County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000110101
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1305 over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1305 over Elk River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 75 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1305 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1305 over Elk River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1305 over Elk River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1305 over Elk River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1305 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.