SR1347 over Chandler Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.US23 · Structure no. 000000001150087
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1347 over Chandler Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1347 over Chandler Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1347 over Chandler Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1347 over Chandler 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1347 over Chandler Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1347 over Chandler Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1347 over Chandler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.