SR1383 over Morris Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1428 · Structure no. 000000000390135
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1383 over Morris Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1383 over Morris Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 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 SR1383 over Morris Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1383 over Morris 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1383 over Morris Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1383 over Morris Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1383 over Morris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.