SR1449 over Sandy Creek
FairFranklin County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI S JCT SR1448 · Structure no. 000000000690055
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1449 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1449 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1449 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1449 over Sandy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1449 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1449 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1449 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.