US Bridges

SR1459 over Swearing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1460 · Structure no. 000000000570062

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1459 over Swearing Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1459 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1459
CrossesSwearing Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1460
RouteState Highway 1459
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8795, -80.25872
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2016)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1459 over Swearing Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1459 over Swearing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1459 over Swearing Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1459 over Swearing Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1459 over Swearing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.