US Bridges

SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.E. of JCT.SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001170081

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek in Martin 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1409
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.0MI.E. of JCT.SR1407
RouteState Highway 1409
Coordinates35.84608, -77.14003
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1409 over Beaverdam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1409 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.