SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl.
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.6MI S. of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000001070155
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl. in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 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 Overfl. built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl. 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 Overfl. carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl.?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Falling Creek Overfl.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.