US Bridges

SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000000590129

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1363
CrossesUt to Bear Creek
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1345
RouteState Highway 1363
Coordinates35.92123, -80.60428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1363 over Ut to Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.