US Bridges

SR1308 over Lake Fisher

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Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1238 · Structure no. 000000001590221

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1308 over Lake Fisher is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1308 over Lake Fisher in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1308
CrossesLake Fisher
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1238
RouteState Highway 1308
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50936, -80.5701
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2016)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1308 over Lake Fisher built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1308 over Lake Fisher 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1308 over Lake Fisher carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1308 over Lake Fisher?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1308 over Lake Fisher?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.