US Bridges

SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek

Good

Alleghany County, North Carolina · 0.1MI S. JCT SR1131 · Structure no. 000000000050057

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1193
CrossesWaterfalls Creek
Location0.1MI S. JCT SR1131
RouteState Highway 1193
Coordinates36.45906, -81.15503
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1193 over Waterfalls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.