US Bridges

SR1433 over Lumber River

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1427 · Structure no. 000000001650032

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1433 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1433 over Lumber River in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1433
CrossesLumber River
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1427
RouteState Highway 1433
Coordinates34.81524, -79.3554
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 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 SR1433 over Lumber River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1433 over Lumber River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1433 over Lumber River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1433 over Lumber River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1433 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.