US Bridges

SR1430 over Bristol Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000230145

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430 over Bristol Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1430 over Bristol Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1430
CrossesBristol Creek
Location.05 MI.N.JCT.SR1431
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates35.82714, -81.6541
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 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 SR1430 over Bristol Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1430 over Bristol 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1430 over Bristol Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1430 over Bristol Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1430 over Bristol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.