US Bridges

SR1151 over Big Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001150139

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over Big Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1151 over Big Pine Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1151
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1152
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83845, -82.77259
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1151 over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR1151 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 SR1151 over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.