US Bridges

SR1409 over Kellys Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4MI S. of JCT SR1411 · Structure no. 000000001410077

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409 over Kellys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1409 over Kellys Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1409
CrossesKellys Creek
Location0.4MI S. of JCT SR1411
RouteState Highway 1409
Coordinates34.47313, -77.95408
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1409 over Kellys Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1409 over Kellys 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1409 over Kellys Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1409 over Kellys Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1409 over Kellys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.