US Bridges

SR1325 over Beans Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001210144

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1325 over Beans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1325 over Beans Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1325
CrossesBeans Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1325
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07748, -82.22264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1325 over Beans Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR1325 over Beans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1325 over Beans Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1325 over Beans Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1325 over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.