US Bridges

SR1353 over Mills River

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000890147

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1353 over Mills River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1353 over Mills River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1353
CrossesMills River
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.NC191
RouteState Highway 1353
Coordinates35.38715, -82.54598
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2012)
Projected traffic560 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1353 over Mills River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1353 over Mills River 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 SR1353 over Mills River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1353 over Mills River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1353 over Mills River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.