US Bridges

SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270351

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1409
CrossesUt to Blair Fork Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.US321
RouteState Highway 1409
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94409, -81.54671
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork 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 SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1409 over Ut to Blair Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.