US Bridges

SR1357 over North Toe River

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .01 N.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001210229

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1357 over North Toe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1357 over North Toe River in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1357
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location.01 N.JCT.SR1336
RouteState Highway 1357
Coordinates35.99266, -82.25786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1357 over North Toe River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1357 over North Toe River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1357 over North Toe River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1357 over North Toe River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR1357 over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.