US Bridges

SR1433 over Toms Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .9 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110282

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1433 over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1433 over Toms Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 71 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1433
CrossesToms Creek
Location.9 MI.W.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1433
Coordinates35.74487, -82.06047
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic60 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 Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR1433 over Toms 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1433 over Toms Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1433 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1433 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.