US Bridges

SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C

Poor

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000001790329

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR1315
CrossesUt to E Fork Twelve MI C
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates34.98347, -80.70964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C carry?

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

How long is SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1315 over Ut to E Fork Twelve MI C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.