US Bridges

SR1309 over Hoyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001090173

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1309 over Hoyle Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1309 over Hoyle Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1309
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1313
RouteState Highway 1309
Coordinates35.42096, -81.16903
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1309 over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1309 over Hoyle 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 SR1309 over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1309 over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1309 over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.