US Bridges

SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1348 · Structure no. 000000001610526

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1347
CrossesWest Branch Mountain Crk
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1348
RouteState Highway 1347
Coordinates35.45103, -82.05689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1347 over West Branch Mountain Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.