US Bridges

SR1328 over Boylston Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1316 · Structure no. 000000000890013

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1328 over Boylston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1328 over Boylston Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 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 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1328
CrossesBoylston Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1316
RouteState Highway 1328
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35573, -82.59589
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 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 SR1328 over Boylston Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR1328 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 SR1328 over Boylston Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1328 over Boylston Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1328 over Boylston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.