US Bridges

SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000990117

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1313
CrossesEast Fork Savannah Creek
Location.15 MI.W.JCT.SR1315
RouteState Highway 1313
Coordinates35.30701, -83.24568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR1313 over East Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.