US Bridges

SR1376 over Richland Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1375 · Structure no. 000000000870054

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1376 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1376 over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1376
CrossesRichland Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1375
RouteState Highway 1376
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52785, -82.96212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1376 over Richland 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1376 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1376 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1376 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.