US Bridges

SR1301 over Middle Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.S.JCT.SR1390 · Structure no. 000000001830754

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.9 MI.S.JCT.SR1390
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates35.65296, -78.78765
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1301 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1301 over Middle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Middle Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1301 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.