US Bridges

SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.US158 · Structure no. 000000000830085

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1426
CrossesChockoyotte Creek
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.US158
RouteState Highway 1426
Coordinates36.46229, -77.69537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1426 over Chockoyotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.