US Bridges

SR1407 over Ut to New River

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1405 · Structure no. 000000000050260

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1407 over Ut to New River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1407 over Ut to New River in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1407
CrossesUt to New River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1405
RouteState Highway 1407
Coordinates36.56733, -81.10502
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1407 over Ut to New River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1407 over Ut to New River 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1407 over Ut to New River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1407 over Ut to New River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1407 over Ut to New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.