US Bridges

SR1322 over Husband Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000000270177

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Husband Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1322 over Husband Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesHusband Creek
Location25 FT.W.JCT.SR1143
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates35.88205, -81.61899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2000)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1322 over Husband Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over Husband 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Husband Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over Husband Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1322 over Husband Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.