US Bridges

SR1456 over South Yadkin River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1473 · Structure no. 000000000030003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1456 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1456 over South Yadkin River in Alexander 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1456
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1473
RouteState Highway 1456
Coordinates35.89636, -81.05479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1456 over South Yadkin River built?

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

What condition is SR1456 over South Yadkin River 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 SR1456 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1456 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1456 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.