US Bridges

SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001750064

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1313
CrossesN. Fork Flat Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1309
RouteState Highway 1313
Coordinates35.14738, -82.88721
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2012)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1313 over N. Fork Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.