US Bridges

SR1300 over Back Creek

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 5.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000000310003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1300 over Back Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1300
CrossesBack Creek
Location5.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1163
RouteState Highway 1300
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.89336, -76.62332
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2016)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Back Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Back 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1300 over Back Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Back Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.