US Bridges

SR1446 over Lick Branch

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S JCT SR1443 · Structure no. 000000000770239

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1446 over Lick Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1446 over Lick Branch in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1446
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR1443
RouteState Highway 1446
Coordinates36.51412, -78.58664
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1446 over Lick Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1446 over Lick Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1446 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1446 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.