SR1345 over Foster Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1347 · Structure no. 000000000890004
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1345 over Foster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1345 over Foster Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1345 over Foster Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1345 over Foster 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1345 over Foster Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1345 over Foster Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1345 over Foster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.