SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch
PoorPosted for loadYancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000001990092
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR1340 over Mc Kinney 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Mc Kinney Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.