US Bridges

SR1477 over Reedy Creek

Poor

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1468 · Structure no. 000000000570070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1477 over Reedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1477 over Reedy Creek in Davidson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1477
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1468
RouteState Highway 1477
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91324, -80.29769
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2017)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1477 over Reedy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1477 over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1477 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1477 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1477 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.