US Bridges

SR1471 over Drowning Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1465 · Structure no. 000000001530162

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1471 over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1471 over Drowning Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1471
CrossesDrowning Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1465
RouteState Highway 1471
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1471 over Drowning Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1471 over Drowning 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1471 over Drowning Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1471 over Drowning Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1471 over Drowning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.