SR1303 over N Fork Tar River
PoorPosted for loadGranville County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S. Jct. SR1302 · Structure no. 000000000770107
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1303 over N Fork Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1303 over N Fork Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1303 over N Fork Tar River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1303 over N Fork Tar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1303 over N Fork Tar River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1303 over N Fork Tar River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1303 over N Fork Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.