SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek
PoorTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000001750071
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1309 over North Fork Flat 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 North Fork Flat Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1309 over North Fork Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.