US Bridges

SR1166 over Horse Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000000110016

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1166 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1166 over Horse Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1166
CrossesHorse Creek
Location25 FT.N.JCT.US19E
RouteState Highway 1166
Coordinates36.10186, -81.98651
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1166 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1166 over Horse Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1166 over Horse Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1166 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1166 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.