SR1351 over Matlock Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1353 · Structure no. 000000001130318
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1351 over Matlock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1351 over Matlock Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1351 over Matlock Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1351 over Matlock 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1351 over Matlock Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1351 over Matlock Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1351 over Matlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.