US Bridges

US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001530029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS1
CrossesSclrr & Falling Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. US74
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.93454, -79.77411
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 over Sclrr & Falling 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 US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US1 over Sclrr & Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.