SR1325 over Right Fork Beans Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1328 · Structure no. 000000001210158
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1325 over Right Fork Beans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1325 over Right Fork Beans Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Right Fork Beans Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1325 over Right Fork 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 Right Fork Beans Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1325 over Right Fork Beans Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1325 over Right Fork Beans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.