US Bridges

SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001790228

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 70 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1315
CrossesTar Kiln Branch Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC16
RouteState Highway 1315
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98815, -80.78265
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tar Kiln Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Tar Kiln Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.