US Bridges

SR1307 over Bear Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000590064

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1307 over Bear Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1307
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1305
RouteState Highway 1307
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93753, -80.63049
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1307 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Bear Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.