US Bridges

SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.SR1404 · Structure no. 000000001990119

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR1395
CrossesBald Mtn Creek
Location.15 MI.W.JCT.SR1404
RouteState Highway 1395
Coordinates35.9786, -82.4469
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1395 over Bald Mtn 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 SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1395 over Bald Mtn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.