SR1306 over Howard Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1393 · Structure no. 000000001890043
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1306 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1306 over Howard Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1306 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1306 over Howard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1306 over Howard Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1306 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR1306 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.