SR1338 over North Toe River
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.SR1342 · Structure no. 000000001990078
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 338 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1338 over North Toe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1338 over North Toe River in Yancey 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1338 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1338 over North Toe River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1338 over North Toe River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1338 over North Toe River?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1338 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.