SR1457 over Choga Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · 2 MI.E.JCT.SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001130347
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1457 over Choga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1457 over Choga Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1457 over Choga Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1457 over Choga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1457 over Choga Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1457 over Choga Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns SR1457 over Choga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.