US Bridges

SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1321 · Structure no. 000000001210180

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1322
CrossesHollow Poplar Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1321
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08698, -82.33238
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over Hollow Poplar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1322 over Hollow Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.