SR1307 over Alarka Creek
PoorPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001730058
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1307 over Alarka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1307 over Alarka Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1307 over Alarka Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1307 over Alarka 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1307 over Alarka Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1307 over Alarka Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1307 over Alarka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.