US Bridges

SR1477 over Meadow Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1490 · Structure no. 000000001250070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1477 over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1477 over Meadow Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1477
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1490
RouteState Highway 1477
Coordinates35.42383, -79.54144
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,400 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 SR1477 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1477 over Meadow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1477 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1477 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1477 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.