SR1394 over Sandymush Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1401 · Structure no. 000000000210184
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1394 over Sandymush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1394 over Sandymush Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1394 over Sandymush Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1394 over Sandymush 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1394 over Sandymush Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1394 over Sandymush Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1394 over Sandymush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.