US Bridges

SR1360 over Leepers Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1702 · Structure no. 000000001090015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1360 over Leepers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1360 over Leepers Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1360
CrossesLeepers Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1702
RouteState Highway 1360
Coordinates35.44348, -81.10537
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1360 over Leepers Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1360 over Leepers 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1360 over Leepers Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1360 over Leepers Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1360 over Leepers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.