US Bridges

Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 9.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870076

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCold Springs CR RD
CrossesCold Springs Creek
Location9.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.73804, -83.02047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cold Springs CR RD over Cold Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.