SR1309 over Alarka Creek
FairPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001730105
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over Alarka Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1309 over Alarka Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over Alarka Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over Alarka Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1309 over Alarka Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over Alarka Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1309 over Alarka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.