SR1318 over Camp Creek
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000000390128
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Camp Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is SR1318 over Camp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Camp Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Camp Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.