US Bridges

SR1331 over Green River

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1327 · Structure no. 000000001490071

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1331 over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1331 over Green River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1331
CrossesGreen River
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1327
RouteState Highway 1331
Coordinates35.31449, -82.05366
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1331 over Green River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1331 over Green River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1331 over Green River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1331 over Green River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1331 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.