FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1420

Carrying SR1420 over DUTCHMAN CREEK

0.7 MI. E. JCT. SR1419, Davie, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1420

The SR1420 bridge in Davie, North Carolina carries SR1420 over DUTCHMAN CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.4 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.3 metric tons.

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

How SR1420 compares

▼ 37.9
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of North Carolina bridges
93
Bridges in Davie · 3 in Poor condition
SR1420 6.3 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.6
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
6.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.4 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000590057

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1420 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR1420 against other structures in Davie 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 SR1420?

SR1420 in Davie, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1420 inspected?

SR1420'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1420 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1420?

SR1420 has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1420?

SR1420 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1420 and does age affect safety?

SR1420 was built in 1961, making it 65 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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