US Bridges

SR1449 over Rocky River

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1394 · Structure no. 000000000250009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1449 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1449 over Rocky River in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1449
CrossesRocky River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1394
RouteState Highway 1449
Coordinates35.42402, -80.741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1449 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1449 over Rocky 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1449 over Rocky River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1449 over Rocky River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1449 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.