US Bridges

SR1425 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1432 · Structure no. 000000001250091

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1425 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1425 over Bear Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1425
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1432
RouteState Highway 1425
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44948, -79.64624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1425 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1425 over Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1425 over Bear Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1425 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1425 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.