US Bridges

SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · .6 Mi. N. Jct. SR 3286 · Structure no. 000000001790482

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1316 Sbl
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR 3286
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates35.02256, -80.80839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 Sbl over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.