US Bridges

SR1317 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1320 · Structure no. 000000000630335

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1317 over Sandy Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1317
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1320
RouteState Highway 1317
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0035, -78.9522
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2015)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1317 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1317 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.