US Bridges

SR1309 over US17 US70

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.N. JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000490001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1309 over US17 US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1309 over US17 US70 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1309
CrossesUS17 US70
Location0.9 Mi.N. JCT.US17
RouteState Highway 1309
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11248, -77.09743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1309 over US17 US70 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1309 over US17 US70 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1309 over US17 US70 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1309 over US17 US70?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR1309 over US17 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.