US Bridges

SR1321 over Moon Creek

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000330043

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1321 over Moon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1321 over Moon Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1321
CrossesMoon Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300
RouteState Highway 1321
Coordinates36.46778, -79.38426
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2015)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1321 over Moon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1321 over Moon 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1321 over Moon Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1321 over Moon Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1321 over Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.