SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1346 · Structure no. 000000001790231
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1338 over W.Fork Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.