US Bridges

SR1312 over Cedar Branch

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1314 · Structure no. 000000001610573

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1312 over Cedar Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1312 over Cedar Branch in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR1312
CrossesCedar Branch
Location1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1314
RouteState Highway 1312
Coordinates35.52569, -82.16928
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2014)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 SR1312 over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1312 over Cedar Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1312 over Cedar Branch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1312 over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1312 over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.