US Bridges

SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1324 · Structure no. 000000001530131

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1153
CrossesBig Mountain Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1324
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17573, -79.78403
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1153 over Big Mountain 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over Big Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.