SR1342 over Elk River
PoorPosted for loadAvery County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.NC184 · Structure no. 000000000110019
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1342 over Elk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1342 over Elk River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1342 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR1342 over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1342 over Elk River carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1342 over Elk River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR1342 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.