SR1400 over Falling Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC127 · Structure no. 000000000350282
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1400 over Falling Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1400 over Falling Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1400 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1400 over Falling 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1400 over Falling Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1400 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1400 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.