SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1335 · Structure no. 000000000370479
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1344 over South Fork Cane 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1344 over South Fork Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.