US Bridges

SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek

Poor

Ashe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090079

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesHoskin Fork Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.NC88
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates36.3943, -81.69157
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over Hoskin Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over Hoskin Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.