US Bridges

SR1328 over Harper Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 2 MI.S.JCT.NC90 · Structure no. 000000000270318

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1328 over Harper Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR1328 over Harper Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesSR1328
CrossesHarper Creek
Location2 MI.S.JCT.NC90
RouteState Highway 1328
Coordinates35.97256, -81.76561
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1328 over Harper Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1328 over Harper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1328 over Harper Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1328 over Harper Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1328 over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.