SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch
FairCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC226 · Structure no. 000000000450411
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1343 over Brushy Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.