SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1355 · Structure no. 000000001930643
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1354 over Ut to Old Taylor Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.