US Bridges

SR1446 over I74

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Miles E. Sandy Ridge · Structure no. 000000001530235

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1446 over I74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1446 over I74 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1446
CrossesI74
Location0.5 Miles E. Sandy Ridge
RouteState Highway 1306
Coordinates35.01163, -79.77062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1446 over I74 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1446 over I74 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1446 over I74 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1446 over I74?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR1446 over I74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.