US Bridges

SR1324 over Whitelace Creek

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7M. S. Jct. SR1336 · Structure no. 000000001070055

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1324 over Whitelace Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1324 over Whitelace Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1324
CrossesWhitelace Creek
Location0.7M. S. Jct. SR1336
RouteState Highway 1324
Coordinates35.24317, -77.70775
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1324 over Whitelace Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1324 over Whitelace 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1324 over Whitelace Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1324 over Whitelace Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1324 over Whitelace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.