US Bridges

SR1431 over Coddle Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1432 · Structure no. 000000000250189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1431 over Coddle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1431 over Coddle Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1431
CrossesCoddle Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1432
RouteState Highway 1431
Coordinates35.39424, -80.66772
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1431 over Coddle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1431 over Coddle Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1431 over Coddle Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1431 over Coddle Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1431 over Coddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.