US Bridges

SR1151 over Big Pine Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001150141

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 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 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR1151
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1152
RouteState Highway 1151
Coordinates35.83366, -82.78142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over Big Pine 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 March 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.