SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1344 · Structure no. 000000001130240
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1343 over Caler Fork 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 SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1343 over Caler Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.