US Bridges

SR1799 over Big Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1800 · Structure no. 000000001710236

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1799 over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1799 over Big Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1799
CrossesBig Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1800
RouteState Highway 1799
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50715, -80.47222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2000)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1799 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1799 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 SR1799 over Big Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1799 over Big Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1799 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.