US Bridges

SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1355 · Structure no. 000000001590215

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1353
CrossesEast Fork Coddle Creek
Location1.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1355
RouteState Highway 1353
Coordinates35.54414, -80.73979
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1353 over East Fork Coddle 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1353 over East Fork Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.