US Bridges

SR1451 over Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI W JCT NC561 · Structure no. 000000000690061

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1451 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1451 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1451
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.6 MI W JCT NC561
RouteState Highway 1451
Coordinates36.28133, -78.20997
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2017)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1451 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1451 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1451 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1451 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1451 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.