SR1325 over Catheys Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001610239
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1325 over Catheys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1325 over Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1325 over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1325 over Catheys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1325 over Catheys Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1325 over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1325 over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.