US Bridges

SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1162 · Structure no. 000000001790209

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1332
CrossesBranch Twelvemile Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1162
RouteState Highway 1332
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2000)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1332 over Branch Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.