US Bridges

SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1195 · Structure no. 000000001750222

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1388
CrossesMorgan Mill Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1195
RouteState Highway 1388
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16771, -82.80792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1388 over Morgan Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1388 over Morgan Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.