US Bridges

SR1404 over Patsy Creek

Poor

Yancey County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1395 · Structure no. 000000001990070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1404 over Patsy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over Patsy Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1404
CrossesPatsy Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1395
RouteState Highway 1404
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98326, -82.44773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2000)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1404 over Patsy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1404 over Patsy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1404 over Patsy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1404 over Patsy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1404 over Patsy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.