SR1379 over Hyatt Creek
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1378 · Structure no. 000000000390132
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1379 over Hyatt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1379 over Hyatt Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1379 over Hyatt Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1379 over Hyatt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1379 over Hyatt Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1379 over Hyatt Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1379 over Hyatt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.