US Bridges

SR1191 over North Fork New River

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 0.04 MI.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090332

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1191 over North Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1191 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1191
CrossesNorth Fork New River
Location0.04 MI.S.JCT.NC88
RouteState Highway 1191
Coordinates36.44564, -81.58664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1994)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1191 over North Fork New River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1191 over North 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1191 over North Fork New River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is SR1191 over North Fork New River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1191 over North Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.