US Bridges

SR 1394 over Willow Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1392 · Structure no. 000000000210371

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1394 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 1394 over Willow Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 1394
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1392
RouteState Highway 1394
Coordinates35.65323, -82.82346
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1394 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1394 over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1394 over Willow Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1394 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1394 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.