US Bridges

SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000030275

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive is a steel culvert carrying SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive in Alexander 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1458
CrossesBranch South Yadkin Rive
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 1458
Coordinates35.96126, -81.07682
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Branch South Yadkin Rive built?

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

What condition is SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive 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 SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1458 over Branch South Yadkin Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.