US Bridges

SR1332 over Greer Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1334 · Structure no. 000000000090168

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1332 over Greer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1332 over Greer Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSR1332
CrossesGreer Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1334
RouteState Highway 1332
Coordinates36.51769, -81.56853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2000)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 SR1332 over Greer Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1332 over Greer 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1332 over Greer Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1332 over Greer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1332 over Greer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.