SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1319 · Structure no. 000000001210082
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
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 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Pigeonroost Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1349 over Pigeonroost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.