US Bridges

SR1337 over Davis Creek

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1331 · Structure no. 000000000390210

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1337 over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1337 over Davis Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1337
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1331
RouteState Highway 1337
Coordinates35.18636, -84.05402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1337 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1337 over Davis 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 SR1337 over Davis Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1337 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1337 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.