US Bridges

SR1304 over North Toe River

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1320 · Structure no. 000000001210143

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1304 over North Toe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1304 over North Toe River in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1304
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1320
RouteState Highway 1304
Coordinates36.02622, -82.32102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length366 ft (111.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1304 over North Toe River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1304 over North Toe River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1304 over North Toe River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1304 over North Toe River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR1304 over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.