SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC208 · Structure no. 000000001150276
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1306 over Little 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1306 over Little Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.