US Bridges

SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek

FairPosted for load

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001350020

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1365
CrossesBranch of Stagg Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC49
RouteState Highway 1365
Coordinates36.18699, -79.25577
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1365 over Branch of Stagg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1365 over Branch of Stagg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.