SR1479 over Big Pine Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1481 · Structure no. 000000000050122
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1479 over Big Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1479 over Big Pine Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1479 over Big Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1479 over Big Pine 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1479 over Big Pine Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1479 over Big Pine Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1479 over Big Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.