SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000001790224
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1301 over Twelvemile 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1301 over Twelvemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.