US Bridges

SR1314 over River Overflow

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000890011

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1314 over River Overflow in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1314
CrossesRiver Overflow
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1317
RouteState Highway 1314
Coordinates35.34508, -82.56102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1314 over River Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over River Overflow 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 SR1314 over River Overflow carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over River Overflow?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.