US Bridges

SR1404 over Ut to New River

Fair

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 200 FT.E.JCT.US21 221 · Structure no. 000000000050025

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Ut to New River is a steel culvert carrying SR1404 over Ut to New River in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1404
CrossesUt to New River
Location200 FT.E.JCT.US21 221
RouteState Highway 1404
CountyAlleghany County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.54106, -81.1552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1404 over Ut to New River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Ut to New River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Ut to New River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1404 over Ut to New River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1404 over Ut to New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.