US Bridges

SR1307 over Rockfish Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.N.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001410066

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1307 over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1307 over Rockfish Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1307
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location1.0MI.N.JCT.SR1306
RouteState Highway 1307
Coordinates34.72699, -78.00459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1307 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1307 over Rockfish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1307 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1307 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1307 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.