US Bridges

SR1304 over Fie Top Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.N.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000000870335

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over Fie Top Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1304 over Fie Top Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1304
CrossesFie Top Creek
Location1.9 MI.N.JCT.US19
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates35.54364, -83.10456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1304 over Fie Top Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over Fie Top 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1304 over Fie Top Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over Fie Top Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1304 over Fie Top Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.