US Bridges

SR1314 over Frye Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000000350281

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over Frye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1314 over Frye Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1314
CrossesFrye Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US321
RouteState Highway 1314
Coordinates35.74519, -81.36121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2021)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1314 over Frye Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over Frye 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1314 over Frye Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over Frye Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1314 over Frye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.