SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd
FairGates County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. Jct. SR1408 · Structure no. 000000000730017
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1404 over Branch Merchants Mill Pd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.