US Bridges

SR1413 over Cane River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.US19W · Structure no. 000000001990124

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1413 over Cane River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1413 over Cane River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1413
CrossesCane River
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.US19W
RouteState Highway 1413
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01289, -82.38133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1996)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1413 over Cane River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1413 over Cane River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1413 over Cane River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1413 over Cane River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1413 over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.