US Bridges

SR1457 over US52

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000000570522

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1457 over US52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1457 over US52 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1457
CrossesUS52
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. NC8
RouteState Highway 1457
Coordinates35.86786, -80.26565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1457 over US52 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1457 over US52 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1457 over US52 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1457 over US52?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1457 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.