US Bridges

SR1318 over Brummett Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000001210202

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1318 over Brummett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1318 over Brummett Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1318
CrossesBrummett Creek
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1316
RouteState Highway 1318
Coordinates36.05262, -82.28079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1318 over Brummett Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1318 over Brummett 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1318 over Brummett Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1318 over Brummett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1318 over Brummett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.