US Bridges

SR1300 over Rockfish Creek

Poor

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000930066

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over Rockfish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over Rockfish Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1300
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1310
RouteState Highway 1300
Coordinates35.00526, -79.23534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1300 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR1300 over Rockfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1300 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.