US Bridges

SR1313 over Savannah Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.US23 441 · Structure no. 000000000990115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1313 over Savannah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1313 over Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1313
CrossesSavannah Creek
Location100 FT.E.JCT.US23 441
RouteState Highway 1313
Coordinates35.30901, -83.25878
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1313 over Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1313 over Savannah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1313 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1313 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1313 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.