US Bridges

SR1356 over Johns River

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.S.JCT.NC90 · Structure no. 000000000270275

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1356 over Johns River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1356 over Johns River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1356
CrossesJohns River
Location1.7 MI.S.JCT.NC90
RouteState Highway 1356
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96824, -81.69935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1356 over Johns River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1356 over Johns River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1356 over Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.