US Bridges

SR1406 over Little NE Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI South of SR1465 · Structure no. 000000001330311

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1406 over Little NE Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1406 over Little NE Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1406
CrossesLittle NE Creek
Location0.3 MI South of SR1465
RouteState Highway 1406
Coordinates34.74821, -77.32909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR1406 over Little NE Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1406 over Little NE 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1406 over Little NE Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1406 over Little NE Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1406 over Little NE Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.