SR1119 over North Fork New River
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · 75 FT.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090080
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1119 over North Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1119 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1119 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1119 over North Fork New River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1119 over North Fork New River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1119 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1119 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.