SR1353 over Big Horse Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1324 · Structure no. 000000000090172
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1353 over Big Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1353 over Big Horse Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1353 over Big Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1353 over Big Horse Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1353 over Big Horse Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1353 over Big Horse Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1353 over Big Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.