US Bridges

SR1169 over South Fork New River

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.W.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000090334

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1169 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1169 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1169
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1003
RouteState Highway 1169
Coordinates36.29867, -81.46828
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1169 over South Fork New River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1169 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 SR1169 over South Fork New River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1169 over South Fork New River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1169 over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.