US Bridges

SR1301 over Uwharrie River

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1134 · Structure no. 000000001230170

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Uwharrie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over Uwharrie River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1301
CrossesUwharrie River
Location2.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1134
RouteState Highway 1301
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48864, -80.0057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1301 over Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR1301 over Uwharrie River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Uwharrie River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1301 over Uwharrie River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1301 over Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.