SR1348 over Bates Creek
GoodCherokee County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000000390163
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1348 over Bates Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1348 over Bates Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1348 over Bates Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1348 over Bates 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1348 over Bates Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1348 over Bates Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1348 over Bates Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.