SR1414 over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadYancey County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.US19W · Structure no. 000000001990219
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1414 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1414 over Big Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1414 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR1414 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1414 over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1414 over Big Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1414 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.