SR1340 over Deep Creek
FairPosted for loadSwain County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1339 · Structure no. 000000001730134
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1998 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Deep Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Deep 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Deep Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Deep Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.