US Bridges

SR1315 over Mundys Run

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001790222

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Mundys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1315 over Mundys Run in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 67 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1315
CrossesMundys Run
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1341
RouteState Highway 1315
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98582, -80.74191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1315 over Mundys Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR1315 over Mundys Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1315 over Mundys Run carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over Mundys Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Mundys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.