US Bridges

SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001790283

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1347
CrossesUt W Frk Twelvemi. CR
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1338
RouteState Highway 1347
Coordinates35.02828, -80.7166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2016)
Projected traffic1,580 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1347 over Ut W Frk Twelvemi. CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.