SR1159 over South Fork New River
GoodPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1192 · Structure no. 000000000090466
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1159 over South Fork New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1159 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 SR1159 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1159 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1159 over South Fork New River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1159 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1159 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.