SR1389 over Younce Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1390 · Structure no. 000000001130235
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1389 over Younce Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1389 over Younce Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1389 over Younce Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1389 over Younce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1389 over Younce Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1389 over Younce Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1389 over Younce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.