US Bridges

SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1330 · Structure no. 000000001490069

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1332
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1330
RouteState Highway 1332
Coordinates35.28163, -82.07998
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1332 over Whiteoak 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1332 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.