US Bridges

SR1319 over Bird Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000001210204

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1319 over Bird Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1319 over Bird 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1319
CrossesBird Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1349
RouteState Highway 1319
Coordinates36.06626, -82.30604
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2000)
Projected traffic640 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 SR1319 over Bird Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1319 over Bird 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1319 over Bird Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1319 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns SR1319 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.