US Bridges

SR1401 over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1214 · Structure no. 000000001670047

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1401 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1401 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1401
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1214
RouteState Highway 1401
Coordinates35.38097, -80.24716
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2022
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1401 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1401 over Long 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1401 over Long Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1401 over Long Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1401 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.