US Bridges

SR1349 over South Deep Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1348 · Structure no. 000000001970217

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1349 over South Deep Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1349 over South Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1349
CrossesSouth Deep Creek
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1348
RouteState Highway 1349
Coordinates36.18801, -80.80096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2015)
Projected traffic1,840 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 SR1349 over South Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1349 over South Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1349 over South Deep Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1349 over South Deep Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1349 over South Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.