US Bridges

SR1462 over Woodfin Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1463 · Structure no. 000000000990164

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1462 over Woodfin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1462 over Woodfin Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1462
CrossesWoodfin Creek
Location100 FT.N.JCT.SR1463
RouteState Highway 1462
Coordinates35.42985, -83.10636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2000)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1462 over Woodfin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1462 over Woodfin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1462 over Woodfin Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1462 over Woodfin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1462 over Woodfin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.