US Bridges

SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001510427

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1462
CrossesCarolina &n.W.Railway
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71903, -79.82526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1462 over Carolina &n.W.Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.