US Bridges

SR1400 over Southern RR

Fair

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1403 · Structure no. 000000001050070

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1400 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1400 over Southern RR in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1400
CrossesSouthern RR
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1403
RouteState Highway 1400
CountyLee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55713, -79.23796
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1400 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1400 over Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1400 over Southern RR carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1400 over Southern RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1400 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.