SR1309 over Parker Creek
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · 20 FT.N.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000001750061
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over Parker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1309 over Parker Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over Parker Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over Parker 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1309 over Parker Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over Parker Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1309 over Parker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.