US Bridges

SR1336 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001990171

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1336 over Jacks Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1336 over Jacks Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1336
CrossesJacks Creek
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1338
RouteState Highway 1336
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00405, -82.27485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2016)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1336 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1336 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 SR1336 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1336 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1336 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.