US Bridges

SR1429 over Jordan Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US401 · Structure no. 000000001650087

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1429 over Jordan Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1429 over Jordan Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1429
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US401
RouteState Highway 1429
Coordinates34.81844, -79.43323
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1429 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1429 over Jordan 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1429 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1429 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1429 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.