US Bridges

SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1323 · Structure no. 000000001490114

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1322 over Little White Oak 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1322
CrossesLittle White Oak Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.SR1323
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30006, -82.13828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2012)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1322 over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over Little White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.