US Bridges

SR1364 over Jonathan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870046

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1364 over Jonathan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1364 over Jonathan Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1364
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.US276
RouteState Highway 1364
Coordinates35.5917, -83.00789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1364 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR1364 over Jonathan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1364 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1364 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1364 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.