US Bridges

SR1301 over Dirt

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001831558

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over Dirt is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1301 over Dirt in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1301
CrossesDirt
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1302
RouteState Highway 1301
Coordinates35.67857, -78.82044
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1301 over Dirt built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1301 over Dirt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1301 over Dirt carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over Dirt?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR1301 over Dirt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.