US Bridges

SR1409 over Walnut Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1395 · Structure no. 000000001150508

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1409 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1409
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1395
RouteState Highway 1409
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81784, -82.67515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1409 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1409 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1409 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1409 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1409 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.