US Bridges

SR1323 over Shoal Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001990025

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1323 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1323 over Shoal Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1323
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.US19E
RouteState Highway 1323
Coordinates35.92257, -82.25183
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2016)
Projected traffic940 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1323 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1323 over Shoal 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1323 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1323 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1323 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.