SR1301 over Cove Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1233 · Structure no. 000000001890040
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1301 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1301 over Cove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1301 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1301 over Cove 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR1301 over Cove Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1301 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1301 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.