US Bridges

SR1402 over Snow Creek

Poor

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1695 · Structure no. 000000000350293

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1402 over Snow Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1402 over Snow Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1402
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1695
RouteState Highway 1402
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76106, -81.29361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1402 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1402 over Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1402 over Snow Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1402 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1402 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.