SR1309 over Rockfish Creek
FairPender County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.N.JCT.SR1353 · Structure no. 000000001410070
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1309 over Rockfish Creek in Pender 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over Rockfish 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1309 over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1309 over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.