SR1394 over Rocky River
PoorCabarrus County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. E. Jct. SR1448 · Structure no. 000000000250007
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1394 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1394 over Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1394 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1394 over Rocky River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1394 over Rocky River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR1394 over Rocky River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR1394 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.