US Bridges

SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1932 · Structure no. 000000001930738

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1931
CrossesBig Bugaboo Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1932
RouteState Highway 1931
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.27165, -80.95802
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 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 SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1931 over Big Bugaboo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1931 over Big Bugaboo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.