US Bridges

SR1316 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001030010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1316 over Beaver Creek in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.12539, -77.43414
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1316 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1316 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.