US Bridges

SR1322 over I85

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US1/158 · Structure no. 000000001810060

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over I85 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1322 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1322
CrossesI85
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. US1/158
RouteState Highway 1322
Coordinates36.38233, -78.3482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1322 over I85 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 over I85 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1322 over I85 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over I85?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.