US Bridges

SR1437 over Scott Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1431 · Structure no. 000000000990123

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1437 over Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1437 over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1437
CrossesScott Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.SR1431
RouteState Highway 1437
Coordinates35.38913, -83.20575
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1437 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1437 over Scott 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1437 over Scott Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1437 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1437 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.