US Bridges

SR1376 over Dawsons Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1379 · Structure no. 000000000450207

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1376 over Dawsons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1376 over Dawsons Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1376
CrossesDawsons Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1379
RouteState Highway 1376
Coordinates35.46607, -81.68943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1376 over Dawsons Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR1376 over Dawsons 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1376 over Dawsons Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1376 over Dawsons Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1376 over Dawsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.