SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1357 · Structure no. 000000000870173
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1355 over Rush Fork 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 SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1355 over Rush Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.