US Bridges

SR1411 over Blackwell Branch

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1414 · Structure no. 000000000070174

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1411 over Blackwell Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1411 over Blackwell Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1411
CrossesBlackwell Branch
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1414
RouteState Highway 1411
Coordinates35.02244, -80.27297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1411 over Blackwell Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1411 over Blackwell Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1411 over Blackwell Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1411 over Blackwell Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1411 over Blackwell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.