SR1304 over Canoe Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000230361
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1304 over Canoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1304 over Canoe Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1304 over Canoe Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1304 over Canoe 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1304 over Canoe Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1304 over Canoe Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR1304 over Canoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.