US Bridges

SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC742 · Structure no. 000000000070194

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1459
CrossesUt to Richardson Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC742
RouteState Highway 1459
Coordinates35.15017, -80.27894
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2016)
Projected traffic220 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 SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1459 over Ut to Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.