US Bridges

US1 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 150 Ft. N. Jct. US1A · Structure no. 000000000690005

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US1 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 80 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1
CrossesCedar Creek
Location150 Ft. N. Jct. US1A
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08453, -78.47487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US1 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US1 over Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US1 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US1 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US1 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.