US Bridges

SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 75 Ft. S. Jct. SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000690058

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1454
CrossesTrib. of Sandy Creek
Location75 Ft. S. Jct. SR1426
RouteState Highway 1454
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.15311, -78.16668
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1454 over Trib. of 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR1454 over Trib. of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.