US Bridges

SR1214 over Catawba River

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1228 · Structure no. 000000001110093

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1214 over Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1214
CrossesCatawba River
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1228
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66646, -82.10478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1214 over Catawba River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1214 over Catawba River 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 SR1214 over Catawba River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over Catawba River?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.