SR1322 over Hicks Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1321 · Structure no. 000000000970075
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1322 over Hicks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1322 over Hicks Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1322 over Hicks Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1322 over Hicks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1322 over Hicks Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1322 over Hicks Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1322 over Hicks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.