US Bridges

SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.NC212 · Structure no. 000000001150157

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesShelton Laurel Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.NC212
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.95598, -82.70387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Shelton Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Shelton Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.