US Bridges

SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3MI. S. Jct. SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001590122

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1348
CrossesUt to Clod Water Creek
Location0.3MI. S. Jct. SR1308
RouteState Highway 1348
Coordinates35.50984, -80.55387
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2016)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1348 over Ut to Clod Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.