SR1340 over Back Creek
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1420 · Structure no. 000000001350008
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1340 over Back Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Back Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Back Creek 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Back Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Back Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.