US Bridges

SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.12 Mi. S. Jct. SR1541 · Structure no. 000000000250191

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1304
CrossesWolf Meadow Creek
Location0.12 Mi. S. Jct. SR1541
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates35.37144, -80.62257
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over Wolf Meadow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over Wolf Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.