US Bridges

SR1405 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.W. of Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001270153

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1405 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1405 over Sandy Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1405
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.4 Mi.W. of Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 1405
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12727, -78.02489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1405 over Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1405 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1405 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1405 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.