US Bridges

SR1352 over South Fork New River

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · 15 FT.E.JCT.SR1347 · Structure no. 000000001890221

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1352 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1352 over South Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1352
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location15 FT.E.JCT.SR1347
RouteState Highway 1352
Coordinates36.28737, -81.61157
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2000)
Projected traffic380 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 SR1352 over South Fork New River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1352 over South 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1352 over South Fork New River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1352 over South Fork New River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1352 over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.