US Bridges

SR1422 over Brush Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .4 MI.SW.JCT.SR1485 · Structure no. 000000000050053

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1422 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1422 over Brush Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1422
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.4 MI.SW.JCT.SR1485
RouteState Highway 1422
Coordinates36.51583, -81.01178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1422 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1422 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1422 over Brush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1422 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1422 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.