SR1340 over North Fork New River
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1341 · Structure no. 000000001890083
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over North Fork New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1340 over North Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1340 over North Fork New River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1340 over North Fork New River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.