SR1303 over Lowery Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 0.4M. S. Jct. SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001130020
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1303 over Lowery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1303 over Lowery Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1303 over Lowery Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR1303 over Lowery 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1303 over Lowery Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1303 over Lowery Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1303 over Lowery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.