SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek
FairPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1319 · Structure no. 000000001210006
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1349 over Pigeon Roost 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1349 over Pigeon Roost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.