SR1179 over South Fork New River
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1180 · Structure no. 000000000090113
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 392 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1179 over South Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1179 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 392 ft (119.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1179 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1179 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 SR1179 over South Fork New River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1179 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1179 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.