US Bridges

SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1337 · Structure no. 000000000450144

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1327
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1337
RouteState Highway 1327
Coordinates35.3433, -81.7017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1327 over Sandy Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1327 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.