US Bridges

SR1358 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001990096

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1358 over Jacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1358 over Jacks Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1358
CrossesJacks Creek
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1336
RouteState Highway 1358
Coordinates35.96288, -82.31337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1996)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1358 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR1358 over Jacks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1358 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1358 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1358 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.