US Bridges

SR1404 over Abingdon Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000270268

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Abingdon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1404 over Abingdon Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1404
CrossesAbingdon Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1310
RouteState Highway 1404
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89852, -81.58568
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2000)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1404 over Abingdon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Abingdon Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Abingdon Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over Abingdon Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1404 over Abingdon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.