US Bridges

SR1306 over US64

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S JCT SR 1915 · Structure no. 000000001270057

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1306 over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1306 over US64 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1306
CrossesUS64
Location0.4 Mi.S JCT SR 1915
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.94012, -78.05384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1306 over US64 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1306 over US64 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1306 over US64 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1306 over US64?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR1306 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.