US Bridges

SR1322 over Ghent Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001450086

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Ghent Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1322 over Ghent Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesGhent Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1336
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates36.5031, -79.01204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1322 over Ghent Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over Ghent 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Ghent Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over Ghent Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over Ghent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.