SR1121 over North Toe River
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1138 · Structure no. 000000000110005
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1121 over North Toe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1121 over North Toe River in Avery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1121 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1121 over North Toe River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1121 over North Toe River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1121 over North Toe River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1121 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.