US Bridges

SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. South of SR1406 · Structure no. 000000001510345

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1405
CrossesLittle Uwharrie River
Location0.3 Mi. South of SR1406
RouteState Highway 1405
Coordinates35.76406, -80.00301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1405 over Little Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.