SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek
FairAlleghany County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000050300
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1172 over Bledsoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.