US Bridges

SR1335 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000000270108

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1335 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1335 over Wilson Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1335
CrossesWilson Creek
Location150 FT.W.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1335
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89883, -81.71599
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 SR1335 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1335 over Wilson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1335 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1335 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1335 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.