US Bridges

Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1186 · Structure no. 000000000050303

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campground Rd. over 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCampground Rd.
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.3MI.N.JCT.SR1186
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates36.38167, -81.02043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Rd. over 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 Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Rd. over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.