SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek
FairPosted for loadScotland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000001650089
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1427 over Big Shoe Heel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.