US Bridges

SR1431 over Scott Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.02 MI N JCT SR1432 · Structure no. 000000000990126

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1431 over Scott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1431 over Scott Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1431
CrossesScott Creek
Location0.02 MI N JCT SR1432
RouteState Highway 1431
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38437, -83.21383
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1431 over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1431 over Scott 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1431 over Scott Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR1431 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1431 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.