SR1181 over South Fork New River
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1168 · Structure no. 000000000090012
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1181 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1181 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1181 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1181 over South Fork New River 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does SR1181 over South Fork New River carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1181 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1181 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.