SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1475 · Structure no. 000000001530057
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1487 over Hitchcock 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1487 over Hitchcock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.