US Bridges

SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek

Fair

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1441 · Structure no. 000000001530050

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1442
CrossesHitchcock Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1441
RouteState Highway 1442
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98478, -79.71534
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR1442 over Hitchcock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1442 over Hitchcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.