SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .35 MI.W.JCT.SR1392 · Structure no. 000000000210677
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1397 over Bald Fork 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1397 over Bald Fork 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 SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1397 over Bald Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.