US Bridges

SR1466 over Brush Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 1 MI.E.JCT.SR1444 · Structure no. 000000000050034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1466 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1466 over Brush Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1466
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 MI.E.JCT.SR1444
RouteState Highway 1466
Coordinates36.47054, -81.01313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1466 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1466 over Brush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1466 over Brush Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1466 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1466 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.