NC197 over Big Rock Creek
GoodMitchell County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1307 · Structure no. 000000001210140
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC197 over Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC197 over Big Rock Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC197 over Big Rock Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC197 over Big Rock 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does NC197 over Big Rock Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC197 over Big Rock Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC197 over Big Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.