US Bridges

SR1407 over Rileys Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N. of JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000001410087

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1407 over Rileys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1407 over Rileys 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1407
CrossesRileys Creek
Location0.5 MI N. of JCT NC210
RouteState Highway 1407
Coordinates34.44487, -77.9821
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1407 over Rileys Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1407 over Rileys 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1407 over Rileys Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1407 over Rileys Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1407 over Rileys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.