US Bridges

SR1304 over Coddle Creek

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000250193

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over Coddle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1304 over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1304
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1304
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35936, -80.63492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1304 over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over Coddle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1304 over Coddle Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.