SR1310 over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · 1. MI.S.JCT.SR1311 · Structure no. 000000001490077
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1310 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1310 over Walnut Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1310 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1310 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1310 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1310 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1310 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.