US Bridges

SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr.

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1254 · Structure no. 000000000790096

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr. in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1422
CrossesBr. of Contentnea Cr.
Location0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1254
RouteState Highway 1422
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45265, -77.67074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr. 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 SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1422 over Br. of Contentnea Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.