US Bridges

SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek

Good

Clay County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1318 · Structure no. 000000000430009

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesTusquitee Creek
Location25 FT.W.JCT.SR1318
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates35.07042, -83.81681
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek 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 SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Tusquitee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.