US Bridges

SR1434 over Iotla Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1385 · Structure no. 000000001130205

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1434 over Iotla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1434 over Iotla Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1434
CrossesIotla Creek
Location25 FT.W.JCT.SR1385
RouteState Highway 1434
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21959, -83.42207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1434 over Iotla Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR1434 over Iotla 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1434 over Iotla Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1434 over Iotla Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1434 over Iotla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.