SR1443 over Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1450 · Structure no. 000000000710130
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1443 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1443 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1443 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1443 over Long 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1443 over Long Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1443 over Long Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1443 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.