SR1305 over Greasy Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000270326
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1305 over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1305 over Greasy Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1305 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1305 over Greasy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1305 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1305 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1305 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.