SR1326 over Bear Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001070048
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1326 over Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1326 over Bear Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1326 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.