US Bridges

IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US441 · Structure no. 000000000990195

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR SR1422
CrossesShoal Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.US441
RouteState Highway 1422
Coordinates35.45989, -83.31375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR1422 over Shoal 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IRR SR1422 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.