US Bridges

SR1358 over Guilders Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001990217

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1358 over Guilders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1358 over Guilders Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1358
CrossesGuilders Creek
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1336
RouteState Highway 1358
Coordinates35.96138, -82.31198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1358 over Guilders Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1358 over Guilders 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1358 over Guilders Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1358 over Guilders Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR1358 over Guilders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.