US Bridges

NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.2M. E. Jct. SR1416 · Structure no. 000000001650013

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek in Scotland 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC144
CrossesBig Shoe Heel Creek
Location0.2M. E. Jct. SR1416
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates34.86844, -79.39854
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 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 NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek built?

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

What condition is NC144 over Big Shoe Heel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.