SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001890276
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1338 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 SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1338 over Meat Camp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.