US Bridges

SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001090243

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1406
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC27
RouteState Highway 1406
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4691, -81.25587
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1406 over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.