US Bridges

SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1414 · Structure no. 000000000510218

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87 in Cumberland 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1404
CrossesUS401BUS; NC87
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1414
RouteState Highway 1404
Coordinates35.05607, -78.8935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR1404 over US401BUS; NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.