US Bridges

SR1350 over Big Horse Creek

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 125 FT.W.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000090346

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1350 over Big Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1350 over Big Horse Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1350
CrossesBig Horse Creek
Location125 FT.W.JCT.NC194
RouteState Highway 1350
Coordinates36.48754, -81.50031
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 SR1350 over Big Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1350 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1350 over Big Horse Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1350 over Big Horse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1350 over Big Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.