US Bridges

SR1303 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.E.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000630259

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1303 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1303 over Sandy Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1303
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.25 MI.E.JCT.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1303
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97572, -78.96637
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2015)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1303 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1303 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1303 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1303 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1303 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.