US Bridges

SR1448 over Fisher Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.SR1446 · Structure no. 000000000990337

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1448 over Fisher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1448 over Fisher Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1448
CrossesFisher Creek
Location.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1446
RouteState Highway 1448
Coordinates35.40089, -83.19527
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1448 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1448 over Fisher 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1448 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1448 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1448 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.