US Bridges

SR1404 over Beech Branch

FairPosted for load

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI N. of JCT SR1404 · Structure no. 000000000650006

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Beech Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over Beech Branch in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1404
CrossesBeech Branch
Location1.0 MI N. of JCT SR1404
RouteState Highway 1404
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01394, -77.7293
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1404 over Beech Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Beech 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Beech Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over Beech Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1404 over Beech Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.