US Bridges

SR1461 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1466 · Structure no. 000000001250086

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1461 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1461 over Cedar Creek in Moore 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1461
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1466
RouteState Highway 1461
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5045, -79.53904
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2015)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1461 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1461 over Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1461 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1461 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1461 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.