SR1395 over Willow Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.SR1394 · Structure no. 000000000210664
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1395 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1395 over Willow Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1395 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1395 over Willow 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1395 over Willow Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1395 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1395 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.