US Bridges

SR1428 over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. E. Jct. SR1432 · Structure no. 000000001670043

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1428 over Big Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1428 over Big Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1428
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location50 Ft. E. Jct. SR1432
RouteState Highway 1428
Coordinates35.40688, -80.33163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1428 over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1428 over Big Bear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1428 over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1428 over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1428 over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.