US Bridges

SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1540 · Structure no. 000000000990207

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1313
CrossesEast Fork Savannah Creek
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1540
RouteState Highway 1313
Coordinates35.28761, -83.2381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic300 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1313 over East Fork Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.