US Bridges

SR1348 over Laurel Branch

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870310

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1348 over Laurel Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1348 over Laurel Branch in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1348
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 1348
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63522, -82.99929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1348 over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1348 over Laurel Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1348 over Laurel Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is SR1348 over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1348 over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.