SR1402 over Long Creek
PoorGaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1557 · Structure no. 000000000710079
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1402 over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1402 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1402 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1402 over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1402 over Long Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1402 over Long Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1402 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.