US Bridges

Campground Loop RD over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · .2MI.N.JCT.CAMPGROUND RD · Structure no. 000000000050308

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2016 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Campground Loop RD over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campground Loop 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 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 Loop RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location.2MI.N.JCT.CAMPGROUND RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates36.38243, -81.01787
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 traffic290 (2016)
Projected traffic580 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Loop RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Campground Loop 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 Loop RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Campground Loop 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 Loop RD over Big Sandy Creek?

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