US Bridges

SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R.

Poor

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000070159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R. in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1422
CrossesS. C. L. R.R.
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1422
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98796, -80.13656
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R. carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1422 over S. C. L. R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.