SR1303 over Cove Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 10 FT.S.JCT.SR1233 · Structure no. 000000001890110
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1303 over Cove Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1303 over Cove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1303 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1303 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1303 over Cove Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1303 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR1303 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.