US Bridges

SR1324 over Curtis Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 20FT.S.JCT.SR1321 · Structure no. 000000000110029

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1324 over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1324 over Curtis Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1324
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location20FT.S.JCT.SR1321
RouteState Highway 1324
Coordinates36.15834, -81.93573
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1324 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1324 over Curtis 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1324 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1324 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1324 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.