SR1326 over Bad Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210119
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over Bad Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1326 over Bad Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1326 over Bad Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over Bad 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1326 over Bad Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over Bad Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns SR1326 over Bad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.