US Bridges

SR1424 over Carroll Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1405 · Structure no. 000000000230116

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1424 over Carroll Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1424 over Carroll Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1424
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1405
RouteState Highway 1424
Coordinates35.8794, -81.7416
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1424 over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1424 over Carroll 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1424 over Carroll Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1424 over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR1424 over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.