SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1330 · Structure no. 000000001150152
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR1318 over Spillcorn 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Spillcorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.