SR1340 over Owl Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000000390018
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1340 over Owl Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Owl 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Owl Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.