US Bridges

SR1458 over South Yadkin River

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000030026

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1458 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1458 over South Yadkin River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1458
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 1458
Coordinates35.96108, -81.0788
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic160 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 SR1458 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1458 over South Yadkin River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1458 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1458 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1458 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.