SR1370 over Burningtown Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1372 · Structure no. 000000001130076
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1370 over Burningtown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1370 over Burningtown Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1370 over Burningtown Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR1370 over Burningtown 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1370 over Burningtown Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1370 over Burningtown Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1370 over Burningtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.