US Bridges

SR1441 over Lyle Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000350026

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1441 over Lyle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1441 over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long.

CarriesSR1441
CrossesLyle Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007
RouteState Highway 1441
Coordinates35.72821, -81.26433
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 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 traffic2,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1441 over Lyle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1441 over Lyle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1441 over Lyle Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1441 over Lyle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1441 over Lyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.