US Bridges

SR1316 over Boylston Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 Mi. S.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000000890009

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Boylston Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1316 over Boylston Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1316
CrossesBoylston Creek
Location.2 Mi. S.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1316
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35522, -82.59184
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1316 over Boylston Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Boylston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Boylston Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Boylston Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Boylston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.