US Bridges

SR1326 over US74

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · 2.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001490223

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1326 over US74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1326 over US74 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesSR1326
CrossesUS74
Location2.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1005
RouteState Highway 1326
Coordinates35.28678, -82.06823
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2016)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1326 over US74 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1326 over US74 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 SR1326 over US74 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1326 over US74?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1326 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.