US Bridges

SR1352 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001490075

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1352 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1352 over White Oak Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1352
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1302
RouteState Highway 1352
Coordinates35.26048, -82.00368
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1352 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1352 over White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1352 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1352 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1352 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.