SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek
PoorNorthampton County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1351 · Structure no. 000000001310044
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1356 over Br. of Kirbys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.