SR1321 over Bushy Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. Jct. SR1348 · Structure no. 000000001830319
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1321 over Bushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1321 over Bushy Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1321 over Bushy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1321 over Bushy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1321 over Bushy Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1321 over Bushy Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns SR1321 over Bushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.