SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000001890042
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1350 over Rittle Fork 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 SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1350 over Rittle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.