US Bridges

SR1444 over Cribs Creek

FairPosted for load

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1450 · Structure no. 000000000070271

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1444 over Cribs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1444 over Cribs Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1444
CrossesCribs Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1450
RouteState Highway 1444
Coordinates35.08479, -80.24699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2012)
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 SR1444 over Cribs Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR1444 over Cribs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1444 over Cribs Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1444 over Cribs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1444 over Cribs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.