US Bridges

SR1307 over Betty Branch

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1308 · Structure no. 000000000990282

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Betty Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1307 over Betty Branch in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1307
CrossesBetty Branch
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1308
RouteState Highway 1307
Coordinates35.28895, -83.28643
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic480 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 SR1307 over Betty Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Betty Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Betty Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Betty Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Betty Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.