US Bridges

SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524 · Structure no. 000000001790260

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1365
CrossesN. Fork Crooked Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524
RouteState Highway 1365
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10404, -80.66717
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1365 over N. Fork Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.