US Bridges

SR1347 over South Deep Creek

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.US21 · Structure no. 000000001970051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1347 over South Deep Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1347 over South Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1347
CrossesSouth Deep Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.US21
RouteState Highway 1347
Coordinates36.1749, -80.80009
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1347 over South Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1347 over South Deep 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1347 over South Deep Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1347 over South Deep Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR1347 over South Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.