US Bridges

SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000001050053

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1318
CrossesLittle Pocket Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1319
RouteState Highway 1318
Coordinates35.45905, -79.30755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Little Pocket 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1318 over Little Pocket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.