US Bridges

SR1361 over Blevins Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110159

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1361 over Blevins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1361 over Blevins Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1361
CrossesBlevins Creek
Location200 FT.N.JCT.NC194
RouteState Highway 1361
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.15107, -81.9599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1361 over Blevins Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1361 over Blevins 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1361 over Blevins Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1361 over Blevins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1361 over Blevins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.