US Bridges

SR1491 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.2MI W. of JCT NC56 · Structure no. 000000000690157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1491 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1491 over Sycamore Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1491
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.2MI W. of JCT NC56
RouteState Highway 1491
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09511, -78.26541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1491 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1491 over Sycamore 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1491 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1491 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1491 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.