SR1404 over Patsy Creek
PoorYancey County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.SR1403 · Structure no. 000000001990272
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1404 over Patsy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1404 over Patsy Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1404 over Patsy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1404 over Patsy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1404 over Patsy Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1404 over Patsy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.