US Bridges

SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001350067

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1324
CrossesMcgowan Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1324
Coordinates36.08729, -79.16747
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 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 SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1324 over Mcgowan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1324 over Mcgowan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.