SR1513 over Scott Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US23B · Structure no. 000000000990363
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1513 over Scott Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1513 over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 46 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1513 over Scott Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1513 over Scott 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1513 over Scott Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1513 over Scott Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR1513 over Scott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.