US Bridges

SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1377 · Structure no. 000000001610608

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 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 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 680 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1331
CrossesWest Branch Mountain Crk
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1377
RouteState Highway 1331
Coordinates35.46258, -82.06329
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR1331 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk carry?

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

How long is SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1331 over West Branch Mountain Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.