SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1356 · Structure no. 000000001890134
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1331 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1331 over Meat Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.