SR1459 over Richardson Creek
FairAnson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1454 · Structure no. 000000000070193
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1459 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1459 over Richardson Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1459 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1459 over Richardson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1459 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1459 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1459 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.