US Bridges

SR1318 over Hemphill Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000870326

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Hemphill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Hemphill Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1318
CrossesHemphill Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1317
RouteState Highway 1318
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56591, -83.08373
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR1318 over Hemphill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Hemphill Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Hemphill Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1318 over Hemphill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1318 over Hemphill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.