US Bridges

SR1307 over Moon Creek

Fair

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000330094

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Moon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1307 over Moon Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1307
CrossesMoon Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1300
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyCaswell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.43857, -79.44826
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1307 over Moon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Moon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Moon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Moon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Moon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.