US Bridges

SR1433 over Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1434 · Structure no. 000000000690052

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1433 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1433 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1433
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1434
RouteState Highway 1433
Coordinates36.18884, -78.20331
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1433 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1433 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1433 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1433 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1433 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.