US Bridges

SR1199 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Ashe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC163 · Structure no. 000000000090479

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1199 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1199 over Beaver Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1199
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC163
RouteState Highway 1199
CountyAshe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.36656, -81.4481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1199 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1199 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1199 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1199 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1199 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.