US Bridges

SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek

Poor

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001970175

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1314
CrossesUt to Dobbins Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyYadkin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13712, -80.86404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2016)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over Ut to Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.