SR1407 over Mill Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1400 · Structure no. 000000001110303
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1407 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1407 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 103 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1407 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is SR1407 over Mill Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1407 over Mill Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1407 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR1407 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.