SR1120 over North Fork New River
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090439
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1120 over North Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1120 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1120 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1120 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 SR1120 over North Fork New River carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1120 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1120 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.