US Bridges

SR1154 over Richland Creek

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Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000000810051

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1154 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1154 over Richland Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1154
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR1155
RouteState Highway 1154
Coordinates35.94108, -79.93233
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1154 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1154 over Richland 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1154 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1154 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1154 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.