US Bridges

SR1338 over Bills Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1008 · Structure no. 000000001610295

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1338 over Bills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1338 over Bills Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1338
CrossesBills Creek
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1008
RouteState Highway 1338
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4465, -82.13277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1338 over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1338 over Bills 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1338 over Bills Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SR1338 over Bills Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1338 over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.