SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1399 · Structure no. 000000001890036
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Meat Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.