US Bridges

SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1406 · Structure no. 000000001990116

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1395
CrossesBald Mountain Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1406
RouteState Highway 1395
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98084, -82.42664
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1395 over Bald Mountain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.