SR1372 over Helton Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1370 · Structure no. 000000000090506
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1372 over Helton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1372 over Helton 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1372 over Helton Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1372 over Helton 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1372 over Helton Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1372 over Helton Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1372 over Helton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.