US Bridges

SR1474 over Little Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 25 Ft. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000001670280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1474 over Little Long Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1474 over Little Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1474
CrossesLittle Long Creek
Location25 Ft. E. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 1474
Coordinates35.36119, -80.20431
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1474 over Little Long Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1474 over Little Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1474 over Little Long Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1474 over Little Long Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR1474 over Little Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.