SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1307 · Structure no. 000000000430081
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1311 over Big Tuni 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1311 over Big Tuni Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.