US Bridges

SR1437 over Cedar Creek

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000590047

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1437 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1437 over Cedar Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1437
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1410
RouteState Highway 1437
Coordinates35.98553, -80.52563
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1437 over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1437 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1437 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1437 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.