US Bridges

SR1388 over Dicks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1389 · Structure no. 000000000990036

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1388 over Dicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1388 over Dicks Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1388
CrossesDicks Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1389
RouteState Highway 1388
Coordinates35.40486, -83.26041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2000)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1388 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR1388 over Dicks Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1388 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1388 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1388 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.