US Bridges

SR1400 over Big Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 75 Ft. S. Jct. SR1402 · Structure no. 000000001690070

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1400 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1400 over Big Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1400
CrossesBig Creek
Location75 Ft. S. Jct. SR1402
RouteState Highway 1400
Coordinates36.50248, -80.42598
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1400 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1400 over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1400 over Big Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1400 over Big Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1400 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.