SR1340 over Owl Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000000390020
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 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 culvert carrying SR1340 over Owl Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Owl 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR1340 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.