US Bridges

SR1434 over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1438 · Structure no. 000000001670041

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1434 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1434 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1434
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1438
RouteState Highway 1434
Coordinates35.41395, -80.26092
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1434 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1434 over Long 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1434 over Long Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1434 over Long Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1434 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.