US Bridges

SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr.

Poor

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1275 · Structure no. 000000001210008

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr. in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1403
CrossesN.Toe River N&s Rr.
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1275
RouteState Highway 1403
Coordinates35.91652, -82.07312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr. carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr.?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR1403 over N.Toe River N&s Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.