US Bridges

SR1302 over North Fork Tar River

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.E. SR1303 · Structure no. 000000000770219

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1302 over North Fork Tar River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1302 over North Fork Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1302
CrossesNorth Fork Tar River
Location100 Ft.E. SR1303
RouteState Highway 1302
Coordinates36.34948, -78.66842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1302 over North Fork Tar River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1302 over North Fork Tar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1302 over North Fork Tar River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1302 over North Fork Tar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1302 over North Fork Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.