US Bridges

SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110134

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1433
CrossesUt to Toms Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1433
Coordinates35.74586, -82.05269
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1433 over Ut to Toms 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns SR1433 over Ut to Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.