SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000001890313
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1344 over Haskin Fork 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1344 over Haskin Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.