US Bridges

SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Pitt County, North Carolina · 300 Ft. S. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001470198

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1404
CrossesBranch of Conetoe Creek
Location300 Ft. S. Jct. SR1407
RouteState Highway 1404
Coordinates35.72175, -77.47627
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2015)
Projected traffic1,860 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1404 over Branch of Conetoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.