US Bridges

NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 200 Ft. E. Jct. SR1411 · Structure no. 000000001650014

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC144
CrossesBig Shoe Heel Creek
Location200 Ft. E. Jct. SR1411
RouteState Highway 144
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.88247, -79.3874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2009, making it 16 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 September 2021.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC144 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.