US Bridges

SR1614 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US501 · Structure no. 000000001650058

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1614 over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR1614 over Bridge Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1614
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. US501
RouteState Highway 1614
Coordinates34.72739, -79.46219
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1614 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1614 over Bridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1614 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1614 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1614 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.