US Bridges

SR1388 over Dicks Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1389 · Structure no. 000000000990147

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1388 over Dicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1388 over Dicks Creek in Jackson 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 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1388
CrossesDicks Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1389
RouteState Highway 1388
Coordinates35.40349, -83.26191
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2000)
Projected traffic1,140 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1388 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1388 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1388 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1388 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.