SR1397 over Big Creek
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000870413
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1397 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1397 over Big Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1397 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1397 over Big 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1397 over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1397 over Big Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1397 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.