US Bridges

SR1306 over Jonathans Creek

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000000870219

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over Jonathans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1306 over Jonathans Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1306
CrossesJonathans Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.US19
RouteState Highway 1306
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5181, -83.08622
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2016)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1306 over Jonathans Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR1306 over Jonathans 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1306 over Jonathans Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over Jonathans Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1306 over Jonathans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.