SR1157 over North Toe River
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1162 · Structure no. 000000000110064
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1157 over North Toe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1157 over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1157 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1157 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 SR1157 over North Toe River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1157 over North Toe River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1157 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.