FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1402

Carrying SR1402 over SNOW CREEK

0.1 MI. N. JCT. SR1695, Catawba, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1402

The SR1402 bridge in Catawba, North Carolina carries SR1402 over SNOW CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1402 compares

▲ 22.0
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of North Carolina bridges
236
Bridges in Catawba · 14 in Poor condition
SR1402 66.2 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
66.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000350293

How to read this record

SR1402 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR1402 against other structures in Catawba and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR1402?

SR1402 in Catawba, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1402 inspected?

SR1402's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1402 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1402?

SR1402 has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1402?

SR1402 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1402 and does age affect safety?

SR1402 was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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