US Bridges

SR1315 over Densons Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC134 · Structure no. 000000001230128

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Densons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1315 over Densons Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1315
CrossesDensons Creek
Location1.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC134
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates35.43401, -79.89986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1315 over Densons Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1315 over Densons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1315 over Densons Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over Densons Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Densons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.