US Bridges

SR1412 over Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000000690049

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1412 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1412 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1412
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1407
RouteState Highway 1412
Coordinates36.21146, -78.22754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2018)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1412 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1412 over Sandy 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1412 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1412 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1412 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.