US Bridges

SR1451 over Tank Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.2MI.W.JCT.NC24&87 · Structure no. 000000000510350

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1451 over Tank Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1451 over Tank Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1451
CrossesTank Creek
Location1.2MI.W.JCT.NC24&87
RouteState Highway 1451
Coordinates35.18801, -79.00631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1451 over Tank Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1451 over Tank 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1451 over Tank Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1451 over Tank Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1451 over Tank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.