US Bridges

SR1338 over Third Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1421 · Structure no. 000000000970077

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Third Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1338 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1338
CrossesThird Creek
Location0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1421
RouteInterstate 1338
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75303, -80.89805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2016)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1338 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR1338 over Third 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Third Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1338 over Third Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.