US Bridges

SR1403 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1405 · Structure no. 000000001250173

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1403 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1403 over Wolf Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1403
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1405
RouteState Highway 1403
Coordinates35.43254, -79.71165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR1403 over Wolf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1403 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1403 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1403 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.