US Bridges

SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001790323

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree is a steel culvert carrying SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2070. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1353
CrossesE. Fork Twelve Mile Cree
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1009
RouteState Highway 1353
Coordinates35.0291, -80.63915
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2070
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree 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 SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1353 over E. Fork Twelve Mile Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.