US Bridges

SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000001890115

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1335
CrossesMeat Camp Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.NC194
RouteState Highway 1335
Coordinates36.27159, -81.65882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1335 over Meat Camp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1335 over Meat Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.