SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000001150091
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1318 over Big Laurel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.