US Bridges

SR1308 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 200 Ft.E.Jct US15/501 · Structure no. 000000000630116

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1308 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1308 over Sandy Creek in Durham 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1308
CrossesSandy Creek
Location200 Ft.E.Jct US15/501
RouteState Highway 1308
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98325, -78.95697
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1308 over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1308 over Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1308 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1308 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1308 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.