US Bridges

SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. JCT.SR1446 · Structure no. 000000000770198

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1445
CrossesSpewmarrow Creek
Location0.5 Mi.W. JCT.SR1446
RouteState Highway 1445
Coordinates36.50243, -78.59197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1445 over Spewmarrow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1445 over Spewmarrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.