SR1798 over Big Creek
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1802 · Structure no. 000000001710098
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1798 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1798 over Big Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1798 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1798 over Big 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1798 over Big Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1798 over Big Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1798 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.