SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek
PoorWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001890231
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1337 over Norris Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.