US Bridges

SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1451 · Structure no. 000000000690059

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1426
CrossesTrib. of Sandy Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1451
RouteState Highway 1426
Coordinates36.15338, -78.16687
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic160 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 SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1426 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 SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1426 over Trib. of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.