US Bridges

SR1325 over Beans Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001210157

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1325 over Beans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1325 over Beans Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1325
CrossesBeans Creek
Location1 MI.N.JCT.SR1328
RouteState Highway 1325
Coordinates36.08562, -82.22675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1325 over Beans 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 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1325 over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.