SR1325 over Beans Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001210156
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1325 over Beans Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1325 over Beans Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1325 over Beans Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1325 over Beans 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 October 2023.
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 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1325 over Beans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.