SR 1309 over Wayah Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 1470 · Structure no. 000000001130017
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1309 over Wayah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1309 over Wayah Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1309 over Wayah Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1309 over Wayah 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 1309 over Wayah Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 1309 over Wayah Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1309 over Wayah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.