US Bridges

SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1318 · Structure no. 000000001150071

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1395
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1318
RouteState Highway 1395
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91071, -82.64851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1395 over Big Laurel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1395 over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.