US Bridges

SR1314 over Boylston Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000890008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over Boylston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1314 over Boylston Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1314
CrossesBoylston Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1426
RouteState Highway 1314
Coordinates35.37538, -82.54892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1314 over Boylston Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over Boylston 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1314 over Boylston Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over Boylston Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over Boylston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.