US Bridges

SR1420 over Caswell Branch

FairPosted for load

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000000490187

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1420 over Caswell Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR1420 over Caswell Branch in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1420
CrossesCaswell Branch
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 1420
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15931, -77.14232
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1420 over Caswell Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1420 over Caswell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1420 over Caswell Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1420 over Caswell Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR1420 over Caswell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.