SR1438 over Johns River
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .35 MI.E.JCT.SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000230102
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1438 over Johns River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1438 over Johns River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1438 over Johns River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1438 over Johns 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does SR1438 over Johns River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1438 over Johns River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1438 over Johns River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.