US Bridges

SR1341 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1323 · Structure no. 000000000450238

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1341 over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1341 over Brushy Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 54 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 6 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1341
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1323
RouteState Highway 1341
Coordinates35.33461, -81.60632
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2016)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1341 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR1341 over Brushy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1341 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1341 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1341 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.