SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk
FairPosted for loadColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. of Jct. NC904 · Structure no. 000000000470322
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1346 over Richardson Pond Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.