US Bridges

SR1334 over Fines Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000000870214

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1334 over Fines Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1334 over Fines Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1334
CrossesFines Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1335
RouteState Highway 1334
Coordinates35.73079, -82.92824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1334 over Fines Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1334 over Fines Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1334 over Fines Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1334 over Fines Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1334 over Fines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.