SR1303 over Shut in Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001150329
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1303 over Shut in Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1303 over Shut in Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1303 over Shut in Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR1303 over Shut in 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 SR1303 over Shut in Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1303 over Shut in Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1303 over Shut in Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.