SR1340 over North Fork New River
PoorAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090056
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over North Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over North Fork New River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1340 over North Fork New River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.