US Bridges

SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch

Poor

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000030304

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1419
CrossesRocky Face Branch
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1426
RouteState Highway 1419
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95698, -81.09469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1419 over Rocky Face Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.