US Bridges

SR1316 over US421

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1381 · Structure no. 000000000370451

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1316 over US421 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesUS421
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1381
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.75269, -79.45366
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1316 over US421 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over US421 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1316 over US421 carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over US421?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.