US Bridges

SR1373 over Hinton Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1376 · Structure no. 000000000450214

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1373 over Hinton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1373 over Hinton Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1373
CrossesHinton Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1376
RouteState Highway 1373
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43907, -81.66797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1373 over Hinton Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1373 over Hinton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1373 over Hinton Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1373 over Hinton Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1373 over Hinton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.