US Bridges

SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.E. Jct. SR1442 · Structure no. 000000001530168

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1486
CrossesHitchcock Creek
Location1.2 Mi.E. Jct. SR1442
RouteState Highway 1486
Coordinates35.00798, -79.66076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1486 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1486 over Hitchcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.