SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1351 · Structure no. 000000001610380
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1359 over East Branch Mountain Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.