US Bridges

SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek

Fair

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US 17BYP · Structure no. 000000001390022

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1309
Crosses* Knobbs Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US 17BYP
RouteState Highway 1309
CountyPasquotank County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.30839, -76.24324
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1309 over * Knobbs 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1309 over * Knobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.