SR1428 over Morris Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1383 · Structure no. 000000000390251
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1428 over Morris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1428 over Morris Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1428 over Morris Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is SR1428 over Morris 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1428 over Morris Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1428 over Morris Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1428 over Morris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.