US Bridges

SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1315 · Structure no. 000000001790215

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1329
CrossesEast Fork Twelve Mile Ck
Location0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1315
RouteState Highway 1329
Coordinates34.97618, -80.68505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1329 over East Fork Twelve Mile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.