US Bridges

SR1213 over North Potts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1212 · Structure no. 000000000570519

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1213 over North Potts Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1213 over North Potts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1213
CrossesNorth Potts Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1212
RouteState Highway 1213
Coordinates35.79914, -80.34281
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1213 over North Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1213 over North Potts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1213 over North Potts Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1213 over North Potts Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1213 over North Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.