US Bridges

SR1438 over Rainbow Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. NC123 · Structure no. 000000000790043

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1438 over Rainbow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1438 over Rainbow Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1438
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. NC123
RouteState Highway 1438
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42465, -77.59327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1438 over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1438 over Rainbow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1438 over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1438 over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1438 over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.