US Bridges

SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek

Good

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC89 · Structure no. 000000001690196

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1404
CrossesUt to Big Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC89
RouteState Highway 1404
Coordinates36.50128, -80.39702
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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Ut to 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1404 over Ut to Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.