US Bridges

SR1310 over Parker Creek

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001750136

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1310 over Parker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1310 over Parker Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1310
CrossesParker Creek
Location.6 MI.E.JCT.SR1309
RouteState Highway 1310
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19061, -82.92126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2011)
Projected traffic720 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1310 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1310 over Parker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1310 over Parker Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1310 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1310 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.