SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001150210
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1318 over Big Laurel 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1318 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.