SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch
FairPosted for loadGates County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000000730014
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1302 over Buckland Mill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.