US Bridges

SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek

Poor

Davie County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1499 · Structure no. 000000000590096

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1461
CrossesBranch of Elisha Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1499
RouteState Highway 1461
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92302, -80.55544
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1461 over Branch of Elisha 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1461 over Branch of Elisha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.