US Bridges

SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 20 FT.N.JCT.SR2001 · Structure no. 000000000890017

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1309
CrossesMill Pond Creek
Location20 FT.N.JCT.SR2001
RouteState Highway 1309
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.36315, -82.53067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1309 over Mill Pond 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 SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1309 over Mill Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.