SR1395 over Walnut Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1398 · Structure no. 000000001150063
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1395 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1395 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1395 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR1395 over Walnut 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1395 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1395 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1395 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.