SR1340 over Green Creek
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001490149
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Green Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Green Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Green Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SR1340 over Green 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 SR1340 over Green Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Green Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Green Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.