US Bridges

SR1169 over Elk Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000000050070

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1169 over Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1169 over Elk Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1169
CrossesElk Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1163
RouteState Highway 1169
Coordinates36.49389, -81.21504
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1169 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1169 over Elk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1169 over Elk Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1169 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1169 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.