US Bridges

SR1404 over Persimmon Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1408 · Structure no. 000000000510287

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Persimmon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1404 over Persimmon Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1404
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1408
RouteState Highway 1404
Coordinates35.07972, -78.99414
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR1404 over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Persimmon Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1404 over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.