US Bridges

SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001790221

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1315
CrossesW. Fork Twelve Mile Cree
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1341
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates34.98422, -80.73614
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over W. Fork Twelve Mile Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.