US Bridges

SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1448 · Structure no. 000000001130018

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1307
CrossesCartoogechaye Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1448
RouteState Highway 1307
Coordinates35.1408, -83.48712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Cartoogechaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.