US Bridges

SR1395 over Bald Mtn.Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001990123

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2016 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 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1395
CrossesBald Mtn.Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1407
RouteState Highway 1395
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98725, -82.41993
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1395 over Bald Mtn.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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1395 over Bald Mtn.Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1395 over Bald Mtn.Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1395 over Bald Mtn.Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.