US Bridges

SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000000250245

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1309
CrossesWolf Meadow Branch
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1304
RouteState Highway 1309
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36069, -80.62936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1309 over Wolf Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.