US Bridges

SR1342 over Stagg Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.SR1347 · Structure no. 000000000090320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1342 over Stagg Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1342 over Stagg Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1342
CrossesStagg Creek
Location200 FT.S.JCT.SR1347
RouteState Highway 1342
Coordinates36.46333, -81.54019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2012)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1342 over Stagg Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1342 over Stagg 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1342 over Stagg Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1342 over Stagg Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1342 over Stagg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.