SR1344 over Elk Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 1.6M. N. Jct. SR1356 · Structure no. 000000000050132
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1344 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1344 over Elk Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1344 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1344 over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1344 over Elk Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1344 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1344 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.