SR1444 over Big Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.US19W · Structure no. 000000001990218
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1444 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1444 over Big Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1444 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1444 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1444 over Big Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1444 over Big Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns SR1444 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.