US Bridges

SR1437 over Canal

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Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.US701 · Structure no. 000000000470406

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1437 over Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1437 over Canal in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1437
CrossesCanal
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.US701
RouteState Highway 1437
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.32465, -78.71361
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1437 over Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1437 over Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1437 over Canal carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1437 over Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1437 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.