US Bridges

SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1158 · Structure no. 000000001150146

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR1151
CrossesNorth Fork Big Pine Cree
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1158
RouteState Highway 1151
Coordinates35.78611, -82.81217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 North Fork Big Pine Cree built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree 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 North Fork Big Pine Cree carry?

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

How long is SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over North Fork Big Pine Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.