US Bridges

SR1390 over Sugar Creek

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1391 · Structure no. 000000000210449

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1390 over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1390 over Sugar Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1390
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1391
RouteState Highway 1390
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67015, -82.79285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2000)
Projected traffic420 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 SR1390 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1390 over Sugar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1390 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1390 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1390 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.