SR1332 over Big Creek
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000000870174
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1332 over Big Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1332 over Big Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1332 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1332 over Big 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1332 over Big Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1332 over Big Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns SR1332 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.