US Bridges

SR1305 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1307 · Structure no. 000000000410023

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1305 over Indian Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1305
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1307
RouteState Highway 1305
Coordinates36.27773, -76.59452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1305 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1305 over Indian Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1305 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1305 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.