SR1456 over Hornet Creek
FairPosted for loadSampson County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N. of JCT NC242 · Structure no. 000000001630349
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1991 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1456 over Hornet Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1456 over Hornet Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1456 over Hornet Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1456 over Hornet Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1456 over Hornet Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1456 over Hornet Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1456 over Hornet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.