US Bridges

SR1303 over Toms Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 70 Ft. Mi. W. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000001510035

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1303 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1303 over Toms Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1303
CrossesToms Creek
Location70 Ft. Mi. W. Jct. SR1301
RouteState Highway 1303
Coordinates35.63426, -80.05032
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1303 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1303 over Toms 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1303 over Toms Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1303 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1303 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.