SR1309 over Dix Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000210395
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over Dix Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1309 over Dix Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over Dix Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over Dix Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1309 over Dix Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over Dix Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1309 over Dix Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.