US Bridges

SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001150151

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1330
CrossesSpillcorn Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1318
RouteState Highway 1330
Coordinates35.9295, -82.67838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR1330 over Spillcorn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1330 over Spillcorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.