US Bridges

SR1346 over Beasley Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.E.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001130086

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1346 over Beasley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1346 over Beasley Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1346
CrossesBeasley Creek
Location25 FT.E.JCT.SR1341
RouteState Highway 1346
Coordinates35.287, -83.37162
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2011)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1346 over Beasley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1346 over Beasley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1346 over Beasley Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1346 over Beasley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1346 over Beasley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.