US Bridges

SR1340 over Jacksons Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 20 Ft. S. Jct. SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001510045

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1340 over Jacksons Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1340 over Jacksons Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1340
CrossesJacksons Creek
Location20 Ft. S. Jct. SR1338
RouteState Highway 1340
Coordinates35.71553, -80.02291
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1340 over Jacksons Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1340 over Jacksons Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1340 over Jacksons Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1340 over Jacksons Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns SR1340 over Jacksons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.