US Bridges

SR1305 over Cove Creek

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 150 FT.E.JCT.SR1233 · Structure no. 000000001890108

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1305 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1305 over Cove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1305
CrossesCove Creek
Location150 FT.E.JCT.SR1233
RouteState Highway 1305
Coordinates36.29972, -81.7675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1305 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1305 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1305 over Cove Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1305 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1305 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.