Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. of JCT SR 1186 · Structure no. 000000000050302
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy 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 Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Drive over Ut to Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.