SR1397 over Walnut Creek
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1395 · Structure no. 000000001150064
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1397 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1397 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1397 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR1397 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1397 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1397 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1397 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.