US Bridges

SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000970114

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1513
CrossesUt to Third Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1513
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77436, -80.94977
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2015)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1513 over Ut to Third 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1513 over Ut to Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.