US Bridges

SR1346 over Lippard Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1343 · Structure no. 000000001090183

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1346 over Lippard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1346 over Lippard Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1346
CrossesLippard Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1343
RouteState Highway 1346
Coordinates35.53654, -81.1485
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2013)
Projected traffic680 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 SR1346 over Lippard Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1346 over Lippard 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1346 over Lippard Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1346 over Lippard Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1346 over Lippard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.