US Bridges

SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek

FairClosed to traffic

McDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC226-A · Structure no. 000000001110345

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1456(CLOSED)
CrossesArmstrong Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC226-A
RouteState Highway 1456
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81087, -82.05117
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1456(CLOSED) over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.