US Bridges

SR1328 over Norwood Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000970082

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1328 over Norwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1328 over Norwood Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1328
CrossesNorwood Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1332
RouteState Highway 1328
Coordinates35.68038, -80.94515
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1328 over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1328 over Norwood 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 SR1328 over Norwood Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1328 over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns SR1328 over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.