US Bridges

SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000030259

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch in Alexander 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1494
CrossesRocky Face Branch
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 1494
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94844, -81.08524
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1494 over Rocky Face Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.