US Bridges

SR1446 over Long Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1449 · Structure no. 000000000710119

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1446 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1446 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1446
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1449
RouteState Highway 1446
Coordinates35.31635, -81.27159
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2016)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1446 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1446 over Long 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1446 over Long Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1446 over Long Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1446 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.