US Bridges

SR1310 over US421 Nbl

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.N.JCT.US421 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000370475

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1310 over US421 Nbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1310 over US421 Nbl in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1310
CrossesUS421 Nbl
Location0.8 MI.N.JCT.US421 Bus.
RouteState Highway 1310
Coordinates35.77841, -79.50271
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1310 over US421 Nbl built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1310 over US421 Nbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1310 over US421 Nbl carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1310 over US421 Nbl?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1310 over US421 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.