SR1126 over Henson Creek
GoodAvery County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000000110058
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1126 over Henson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1126 over Henson Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 SR1126 over Henson Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1126 over Henson 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does SR1126 over Henson Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1126 over Henson Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1126 over Henson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.