US Bridges

SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l)

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W JCT SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001450203

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l) in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1316
CrossesIntake Canal(cp&l)
Location1.0 MI W JCT SR1336
RouteState Highway 1316
CountyPerson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.49081, -79.04754
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 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 SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l) carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l)?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Intake Canal(cp&l)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.