SR1347 over Big Horse Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 150 FT.S.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000090273
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1347 over Big Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1347 over Big Horse Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1347 over Big Horse Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1347 over Big Horse 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1347 over Big Horse Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1347 over Big Horse Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1347 over Big Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.