US Bridges

US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370446

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS421/SR1363
CrossesLoves Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73924, -79.43388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US421/SR1363 over Loves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.