US Bridges

SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000790048

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1432
CrossesWheat Swamp Creek
Location0.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1430
RouteState Highway 1432
Coordinates35.38626, -77.56522
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1432 over Wheat Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1432 over Wheat Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.