US Bridges

SR1422 over Glade Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000050032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1422 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1422 over Glade Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1422
CrossesGlade Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1430
RouteState Highway 1422
Coordinates36.48188, -81.0546
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1422 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1422 over Glade 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 SR1422 over Glade Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1422 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1422 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.