US Bridges

SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.E.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000001130320

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1423
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location25 FT.E.JCT.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1423
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22744, -83.62134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SR1423 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.