US Bridges

SR1373 over Ballard Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1373 · Structure no. 000000001090010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1373 over Ballard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1373 over Ballard Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1373
CrossesBallard Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1373
RouteState Highway 1373
Coordinates35.50068, -81.08755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1373 over Ballard Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1373 over Ballard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1373 over Ballard Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1373 over Ballard Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1373 over Ballard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.