SR1340 over South Fork Mills River
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000890186
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over South Fork Mills River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over South Fork Mills River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1340 over South Fork Mills River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over South 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1340 over South Fork Mills River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1340 over South Fork Mills River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over South Fork Mills River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.