US Bridges

SR1381 over Killian Creek

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Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1380 · Structure no. 000000001090164

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1381 over Killian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1381 over Killian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1381
CrossesKillian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1380
RouteState Highway 1381
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49128, -81.02901
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1381 over Killian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1381 over Killian 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1381 over Killian Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1381 over Killian Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1381 over Killian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.