US Bridges

SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · O.7 Mi. N. JCT SR1459 · Structure no. 000000001530077

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1424
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
LocationO.7 Mi. N. JCT SR1459
RouteState Highway 1424
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12357, -79.66298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1424 over Rocky Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1424 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.