US Bridges

SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC86 · Structure no. 000000001350326

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1323
CrossesLake Orange Spill
Location1.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC86
RouteState Highway 1323
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.14628, -79.15121
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2004)
Projected traffic204 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1323 over Lake Orange Spill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.