US Bridges

SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N JCT SR1472 · Structure no. 000000000490139

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1470
CrossesNeuse River Overflow
Location0.9 MI N JCT SR1472
RouteState Highway 1470
Coordinates35.31522, -77.29796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1470 over Neuse River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.