US Bridges

SR1321 over Lewis Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.SR1344 · Structure no. 000000001610237

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1321 over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1321 over Lewis Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1321
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.1MI.W.JCT.SR1344
RouteState Highway 1321
Coordinates35.50295, -82.01536
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1321 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1321 over Lewis 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 SR1321 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1321 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1321 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.