US Bridges

SR1316 over Mcbride Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1316 · Structure no. 000000001790481

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Mcbride Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1316 over Mcbride Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1316
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.00844, -80.79084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2018)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1316 over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Mcbride Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Mcbride Branch carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1316 over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.