US Bridges

SR1432 over Southern Railway

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1459 · Structure no. 000000000990320

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1432 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1432 over Southern Railway in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1432
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1459
RouteState Highway 1432
Coordinates35.40488, -83.14269
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1432 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1432 over Southern Railway 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1432 over Southern Railway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1432 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1432 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.