SR1341 over North Fork Mills River
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000000890126
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1341 over North Fork Mills River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1341 over North Fork Mills River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1341 over North Fork Mills River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1341 over North Fork Mills River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1341 over North Fork Mills River carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1341 over North Fork Mills River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1341 over North Fork Mills River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.