SR1301 over Jones Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1448 · Structure no. 000000001130216
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1301 over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over Jones Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1301 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR1301 over Jones 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1301 over Jones Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1301 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1301 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.