US Bridges

SR1321 over Little Peachtree

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000001270288

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1321 over Little Peachtree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1321 over Little Peachtree in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1321
CrossesLittle Peachtree
Location0.1 MI.S.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1321
Coordinates36.00181, -78.12132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1321 over Little Peachtree built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1321 over Little Peachtree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1321 over Little Peachtree carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1321 over Little Peachtree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1321 over Little Peachtree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.