US Bridges

SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1438 · Structure no. 000000001050029

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR1406
CrossesUS1/15/501 NC87 Bus
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1438
RouteState Highway 1406
Coordinates35.50291, -79.19091
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2016)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1406 over US1/15/501 NC87 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.