US Bridges

SR1340 over West Fork Little River

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315 · Structure no. 000000001230123

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1340 over West Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over West Fork Little River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1340
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1315
RouteState Highway 1340
Coordinates35.42091, -79.83453
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1340 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1340 over West Fork Little River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1340 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1340 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1340 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.