SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1398 · Structure no. 000000001130031
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1397 over Cold Spring 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1397 over Cold Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.