SR1300 over Hiwassee River
PoorClay County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000430005
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1300 over Hiwassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over Hiwassee River in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 69 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1300 over Hiwassee River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1300 over Hiwassee River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1300 over Hiwassee River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1300 over Hiwassee River?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1300 over Hiwassee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.