US Bridges

SR1356 over Johns River

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI.N.JCT.NC90 · Structure no. 000000000270186

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1356 over Johns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1356 over Johns River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1356
CrossesJohns River
Location2.1 MI.N.JCT.NC90
RouteState Highway 1356
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95051, -81.70475
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1356 over Johns River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR1356 over Johns River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1356 over Johns River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1356 over Johns River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR1356 over Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.