SR1426 over Little River
PoorAlleghany County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000050141
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1426 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1426 over Little River in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1426 over Little River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1426 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1426 over Little River carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1426 over Little River?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1426 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.