US Bridges

SR1443 over Bashavia Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1442 · Structure no. 000000000670006

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1443 over Bashavia Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1443 over Bashavia Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR1443
CrossesBashavia Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1442
RouteState Highway 1443
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.15596, -80.42516
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 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 length54 ft (16.4 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 traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1443 over Bashavia Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1443 over Bashavia 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1443 over Bashavia Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1443 over Bashavia Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1443 over Bashavia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.