US Bridges

SR1300 over Carver Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, North Carolina · .65 MI.W.JCT.SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000430072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Carver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over Carver Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesCarver Creek
Location.65 MI.W.JCT.SR1319
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates35.07651, -83.82352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1300 over Carver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1300 over Carver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1300 over Carver Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Carver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Carver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.