US Bridges

SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek

Poor

Madison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.SR1367 · Structure no. 000000001150054

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1364
CrossesEast Fork Bull Creek
Location.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1367
RouteState Highway 1364
Coordinates35.84407, -82.6093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1364 over East Fork Bull 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1364 over East Fork Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.