SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · 1.65 MI.N.JCT.SR1322 · Structure no. 000000001210004
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1321 over Hollow Poplar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1321 over Hollow Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.