SR1318 over Little Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US23 · Structure no. 000000001150089
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Little Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SR1318 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Little Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Little Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.