US Bridges

SR1414 over Greene Branch

FairPosted for load

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. JCT.SR1415 · Structure no. 000000000470141

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1414 over Greene Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1414 over Greene Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1414
CrossesGreene Branch
Location0.8 Mi.E. JCT.SR1415
RouteState Highway 1414
Coordinates34.32214, -78.87868
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2017)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1414 over Greene Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR1414 over Greene Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1414 over Greene Branch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1414 over Greene Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1414 over Greene Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.