SR1300 over Savannah Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1301 · Structure no. 000000000990346
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1300 over Savannah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over Savannah Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1300 over Savannah Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1300 over Savannah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1300 over Savannah Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1300 over Savannah Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1300 over Savannah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.