US Bridges

SR1402 over New River

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000001330191

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
468 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1402 over New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1402 over New River in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1402
CrossesNew River
Location0.4 MI.E.JCT.US17
RouteState Highway 1402
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.75129, -77.43459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1402 over New River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1402 over New River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1402 over New River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1402 over New River?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1402 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.