US Bridges

SR1329 over Boylston Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000000890012

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1329 over Boylston Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1329 over Boylston Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1329
CrossesBoylston Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1329
Coordinates35.36531, -82.58044
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2016)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1329 over Boylston Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1329 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1329 over Boylston Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1329 over Boylston Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1329 over Boylston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.