US Bridges

SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.NE.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270153

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1372
CrossesJackson Camp Creek
Location1.3 MI.NE.JCT.US321
RouteState Highway 1372
Coordinates36.06948, -81.59162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR1372 over Jackson Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1372 over Jackson Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.