SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1438 · Structure no. 000000001270204
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous channel beam carrying SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1437 over Trib of Basket 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1437 over Trib of Basket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.