US Bridges

SR1423 over Juniper Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1422 · Structure no. 000000001650079

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1423 over Juniper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1423 over Juniper Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1423
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1422
RouteState Highway 1423
Coordinates34.86553, -79.43469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1423 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR1423 over Juniper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1423 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SR1423 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1423 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.