SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000090156
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1169 over W. Fork Pine Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.