US Bridges

NC144 over Jordan Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001650106

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC144 over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC144 over Jordan Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC144
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.US15/501
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates34.83564, -79.46329
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 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 NC144 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC144 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 2025.

How much traffic does NC144 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC144 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC144 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.