US Bridges

SR1471 over Wallace Branch

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · 100 FT.W.JCT.SR1425 · Structure no. 000000001130217

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1471 over Wallace Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR1471 over Wallace Branch in Macon 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1471
CrossesWallace Branch
Location100 FT.W.JCT.SR1425
RouteState Highway 1471
Coordinates35.17451, -83.42098
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2014)
Projected traffic1,360 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 SR1471 over Wallace Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1471 over Wallace Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1471 over Wallace Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1471 over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR1471 over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.