US Bridges

SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001890038

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1337
CrossesMeat Camp Creek
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1335
RouteState Highway 1337
Coordinates36.27849, -81.66431
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1337 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1337 over Meat Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.