US Bridges

SR1314 over Dellinger Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001090034

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over Dellinger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1314 over Dellinger Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1314
CrossesDellinger Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. NC73
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45992, -81.1499
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2015)
Projected traffic1,220 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 SR1314 over Dellinger Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over Dellinger 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1314 over Dellinger Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over Dellinger Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over Dellinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.