US Bridges

SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001990121

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR1395
CrossesBald Mountain Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.SR1401
RouteState Highway 1395
Coordinates35.96523, -82.47102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2016)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1395 over Bald Mountain 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1395 over Bald Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.