SR1409 over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1408 · Structure no. 000000001110141
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1409 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1409 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1409 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1409 over Mill Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1409 over Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1409 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns SR1409 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.