US Bridges

SR1405 over Bear Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1428 · Structure no. 000000001250092

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1405 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1405 over Bear Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1405
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1428
RouteState Highway 1405
Coordinates35.46414, -79.69552
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 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 SR1405 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1405 over Bear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1405 over Bear Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1405 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1405 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.