US Bridges

SR1300 over Mallard Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000000250186

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over Mallard Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesMallard Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates35.33385, -80.66818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2020)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1300 over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Mallard 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1300 over Mallard Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.