SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek
FairPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .15 MI.E.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000001610062
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1351 over W. Branch Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.