US Bridges

SR1155 over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR1151 · Structure no. 000000001150112

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Big Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1155 over Big Pine Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1155
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.SR1151
RouteState Highway 1155
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83849, -82.75642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1155 over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Big Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1155 over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.