US Bridges

SR1390 over Walnut Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR1395 · Structure no. 000000001150059

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1390 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1390 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1390
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.SR1395
RouteState Highway 1390
Coordinates35.83163, -82.6674
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,600 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 SR1390 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1390 over Walnut 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1390 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1390 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1390 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.