SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · .02 MI.W.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000001750050
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1326 over N. Fork French Brd.River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.