SR1332 over Big Creek
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1397 · Structure no. 000000000870175
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2019 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
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 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1332 over Big Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns SR1332 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.