SR1308 over Sharp Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001890078
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1308 over Sharp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1308 over Sharp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1308 over Sharp Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1308 over Sharp 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1308 over Sharp Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1308 over Sharp Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1308 over Sharp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.