SR1352 over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210210
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1352 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1352 over Spring Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1352 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1352 over Spring 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 SR1352 over Spring Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1352 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1352 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.