US Bridges

SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000001130029

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1475
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1475
Coordinates35.22159, -83.61468
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1475 over Whiteoak 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1475 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.