SR1340 over Falling Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2032 · Structure no. 000000001070061
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Falling Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Falling 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Falling Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.