US Bridges

SR1513 over Rabbit Creek

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Macon County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.US23 441 · Structure no. 000000001130065

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1513 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1513 over Rabbit Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1513
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.US23 441
RouteState Highway 1513
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20842, -83.35211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1513 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1513 over Rabbit 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1513 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1513 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR1513 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.