SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1307 · Structure no. 000000001230144
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1306 over Dark Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.